Explore the Family Name Firkus
The meaning of Firkus
Polish: variant of Wirkus. This surname is very rare in Poland.
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How common is the last name Firkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Firkus experienced a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 36,956 and by 2010, it slipped to 37,691, marking a decrease of nearly 2%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Firkus surname increased from 569 to 590 during the same period, indicating a growth of approximately 3.69%. However, when considered in proportion to the total population, the prevalence of the Firkus name declined by about 4.76 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,956 | #37,691 | -1.99% |
| Count | 569 | 590 | 3.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Firkus
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the Firkus surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the Firkus surname identified as White, at 98.07% in 2000 and 97.97% in 2010, showing a negligible reduction of 0.10%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.23% to 0.85%, a substantial drop of around 30.89%. Interestingly, there was a new occurrence in the 2010 census where some individuals with the Firkus surname began identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 97.97% | -0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 0.85% | -30.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |