Explore the Family Name Kirks
The meaning of Kirks
Variant of Kirk.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirks saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 37,835th in popularity and saw a minor decrease by 2010 to 38,439th. Despite this, the actual count of people with the surname increased from 552 to 576, marking a 4.35 percent growth in a decade. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,835 | #38,439 | -1.6% |
| Count | 552 | 576 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirks
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kirks, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those bearing this name identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in percentage from 71.92 in 2000 to 70.49 in 2010. Those identifying as Black constituted the second largest group, with an increase from 23.91 percent to 25.87 percent over the same period. Hispanic identification showed a minor decrease, from 1.99 percent to 1.91 percent. Those identifying with two or more races were documented in 2000 but not in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.92% | 70.49% | -1.99% |
| Black | 23.91% | 25.87% | 8.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 1.91% | -4.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |