Explore the Family Name Kirkey
The meaning of Kirkey
1. Americanized form of French Cartier. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames. 2. Probably also an Americanized form of German Kircher or Gehrke, or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. History: The Kirkeys are mostly descended from Guillaume Cartier from France, who was in QC by 1685 (see Cartier).
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How common is the last name Kirkey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirkey has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kirkey ranked 40,335th in frequency and dropped to 42,455th by 2010, marking a 5.26% decline. Despite this shift in rank, the count of people with this surname remained steady at 511 in both years. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a 10.53% drop, moving from 0.19 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,335 | #42,455 | -5.26% |
| Count | 511 | 511 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkey
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kirkey, it's observed that there have been minor shifts between the years 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. With the majority identifying as White, there was a slight decrease from 97.26% to 95.89%. The Black population saw an increase from 1.76% to 2.15%, a change of 22.16%. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Interestingly, in 2010, a new category, those identifying with two or more races and Hispanics, emerged, each accounting for 0.98% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.89% | -1.41% |
| Black | 1.76% | 2.15% | 22.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |