Explore the Family Name Kirkes
The meaning of Kirkes
Possibly a shortened form of English Kirkhouse, an occupational name for someone employed at the church house.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirkes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirkes has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 47,485 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it slipped down to the 48,995th spot, marking a 3.18% decline. However, despite the drop in rank, the total count of people with this surname rose slightly from 420 in 2000 to 430 in 2010, indicating a 2.38% growth. The proportion per 100k population also dropped by 6.25% from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,485 | #48,995 | -3.18% |
| Count | 420 | 430 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census records show that the majority of individuals with the Kirkes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease of 3.67% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.90% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010 — an impressive change of 156.84%. The Hispanic ethnicity also recorded growth during this period, going from 1.67% to 2.56%, an increase of 53.29%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 9.66%, from 9.52% in 2000 to 8.60% in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were effectively zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.67% | 83.49% | -3.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.52% | 8.6% | -9.66% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 4.88% | 156.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 2.56% | 53.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |