Explore the Family Name Kirkhart
The meaning of Kirkhart
Altered form of German Kirchhardt, from an old personal name, a compound of kirche ‘church’ + hart ‘strong’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirkhart in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kirkhart has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 41,382 in terms of prevalence and increased to 42,378 by 2010, showing a decrease in popularity by 2.41%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname increased from 496 to 512 between 2000 and 2010, a rise of 3.23%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 5.56% over the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #42,378 | -2.41% |
| Count | 496 | 512 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkhart
Discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Kirkhart identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 94.15% and 93.16% respectively. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 2.42% to 4.69% during the decade. Those reporting their ethnic identity as two or more races dropped significantly from 2.02% to 0.98%. No Kirkharts identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year, while the category of American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010 with 0.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.15% | 93.16% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.42% | 4.69% | 93.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0.98% | -51.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |