Explore the Family Name Kirchmann
The meaning of Kirchmann
German: from Middle High German kirche ‘church’ + man ‘man’, hence an occupational name for someone working in the service of the church or possibly a topographic name for someone living near a church. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhardt.
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How common is the last name Kirchmann in the United States?
The surname Kirchmann saw a slight fluctuation in its popularity within the U.S. based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,476 and by 2010 it had moved to 69,170, marking a diminution of roughly 4.05%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kirchmann surname marginally increased from 278 to 284 during that same period, growing by approximately 2.16%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #69,170 | -4.05% |
| Count | 278 | 284 | 2.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirchmann
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kirchmann surname identify as White, accounting for 93.53% in 2000 and increasing to 95.77% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Hispanic also increased from 3.24% to 3.52% during that decade. Meanwhile, those identifying themselves as being of two or more races went down to zero in 2010 from 2.88% in 2000. There were no changes in the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities as they remained at zero in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 95.77% | 2.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 3.52% | 8.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |