Explore the Family Name Kirklin
The meaning of Kirklin
Perhaps an altered form of English Kirkland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirklin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kirklin has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 24,200th in the United States and by 2010, its rank improved to 22,481, marking a positive change of 7.1%. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also grew from 971 in 2000 to 1,144 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 17.82%. This resulted in an increase in the proportion per 100k people from 0.36 to 0.39, an upsurge of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,200 | #22,481 | 7.1% |
| Count | 971 | 1,144 | 17.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.39 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirklin
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census revealed several shifts within the Kirklin surname holders between 2000 and 2010. The number of people identifying as two or more races saw a substantial increase from 1.24% to 2.10%, a surge of 69.35%. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.75% to 2.19%, a growth of 25.14%. However, the percentage of those identifying as white decreased by 9.36%, falling from 60.66% to 54.98%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black experienced an increase, going from 36.35% to 40.21%, a rise of 10.62%. No changes were recorded for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.66% | 54.98% | -9.36% |
| Black | 36.35% | 40.21% | 10.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.19% | 25.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.1% | 69.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |