Explore the Family Name Gurkin
The meaning of Gurkin
Russian: patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Gury (see Gurin).
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How common is the last name Gurkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gurkin has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 50,178th most popular and held a count of 392. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 54,418 with a count of 379. This represents a change of -8.45 in rank and -3.32 in count over a decade. The proportion of individuals with the Gurkin surname per 100k population also decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #54,418 | -8.45% |
| Count | 392 | 379 | -3.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gurkin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gurkin is predominantly White, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.68% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and although that percentage dipped slightly to 94.99% in 2010, this ethnic group still made up the majority. Noteworthy is the rise in people with the Gurkin surname identifying as belonging to two or more races, which went from zero in 2000 to 2.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small percentage (1.28%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but none did so in 2010. Additionally, no Gurkins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.99% | -1.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |