Explore the Family Name Kirkegaard
The meaning of Kirkegaard
Danish: topographic name for someone living near a churchyard, from kirke ‘church’ and gård (old spelling gaard) ‘yard, farm’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knud, Sven.
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How common is the last name Kirkegaard in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirkegaard saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 64,186th in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 66,371st. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of people with this surname increased slightly from 290 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, a change of 2.76%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k individuals, there was a decrease of approximately 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #66,371 | -3.4% |
| Count | 290 | 298 | 2.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkegaard
Again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Kirkegaard surname remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.93% in 2000 and 97.65% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.93% | 97.65% | -0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |