Explore the Family Name Kirchoff
The meaning of Kirchoff
Altered form of German Kirchhoff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirchoff in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kirchoff has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 12573 in 2000 to 13682 in 2010, marking an 8.82% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also fell by 2.04%, going from 2259 in 2000 to 2213 in 2010. This decline is further reflected in the proportion per 100k, which decreased by 10.71%, moving from 0.84 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,573 | #13,682 | -8.82% |
| Count | 2,259 | 2,213 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.75 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirchoff
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the diversity of ethnic identities associated with the surname Kirchoff. In 2000, the primary ethnicity identified was White at 97.26%, which decreased slightly to 95.98% by 2010. The group identifying as Hispanic saw significant growth, increasing by 65.22% to make up 1.90% of the total in 2010. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those claiming two or more races. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals with the Kirchoff surname began identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native, categories that had previously been suppressed for privacy in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.98% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.9% | 65.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 1.22% | 25.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.36% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |