Explore the Family Name Kirin
The meaning of Kirin
1. Croatian and Slovenian (of Croatian origin): from an old vernacular form of the Latin personal name Quirinus (see Quirin and Kerin). 2. Russian: patronymic from the personal name Kirya, a hypocoristic of Kiril, Greek Kyrillos (see Cyril). History: Some of the American bearers of the surname Kirin trace their origin to John Kirin, who immigrated to the US in the beginning of the 20th century from White Carniola (then in Austria-Hungary, now in Slovenia) and settled in IL.
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How common is the last name Kirin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kirin has seen a decline over the past decade. In 2000, Kirin was ranked 66,676th in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had dropped to 80,926th—a decrease of approximately 21.37 percent. The actual count of individuals carrying the Kirin surname also decreased from 277 in 2000 to 234 in 2010, marking a 15.52 percent reduction. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined by 20 percent over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #80,926 | -21.37% |
| Count | 277 | 234 | -15.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirin
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals with the Kirin surname identify as White, with a slight decrease from 95.67 percent in 2000 to 94.87 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic remained relatively stable, shifting minimally from 2.17 percent in 2000 to 2.14 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category saw an increase, rising from 0 percent in 2000 to 2.56 percent in 2010. However, there were no changes observed in the categories for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying as two or more races—the figures remained at zero throughout this time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.87% | -0.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.56% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 2.14% | -1.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |