Explore the Family Name Forkin
The meaning of Forkin
1. Irish: Anglicized form (quasi-translation) of Gaelic Ó Gabhláin, a name from a diminutive of gabhal ‘fork’. See Fork 1. 2. North German: possibly a nickname for a hog farmer or an unkempt person, from Middle Low German verken ‘piglet’.
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How common is the last name Forkin in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Forkin has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. It dropped in rank from 59,769th place in 2000 to 77,788th in 2010, marking a significant shift of -30.15%. The number of individuals carrying this name decreased by 22.15%, from 316 to 246. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 33.33%, moving from 0.12 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #77,788 | -30.15% |
| Count | 316 | 246 | -22.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Forkin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Forkin has likewise changed over the same period, as outlined in the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.20% to 91.46%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native or those belonging to two or more races. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 2.85% to 8.54%–an increase of 199.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 91.46% | -4.93% |
| Hispanic | 2.85% | 8.54% | 199.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |