Explore the Family Name Kirkner
The meaning of Kirkner
Altered form of German Kirchner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirkner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirkner experienced slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kirkner ranked 49,563 in popularity with a count of 398, or a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had decreased slightly to 51,281, representing a change of -3.47 percent. However, the count increased modestly to 406, marking a 2.01 percent increase. The proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67 percent to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #51,281 | -3.47% |
| Count | 398 | 406 | 2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirkner
According to the Decennial U.S. Census information regarding ethnicity, the Kirkner surname was predominantly associated with individuals identifying as white. In 2000, 98.99 percent of those with the surname identified as white, which diminished slightly to 98.28 percent in 2010, indicating a -0.72 percent change. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. A new development in 2010 was the appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, making up 1.48 percent of the Kirkners.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.99% | 98.28% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |