Explore the Family Name Kirlew
The meaning of Kirlew
English (East Yorkshire): habitational name from a lost or as yet unidentified place, which may be named with Old English hlāw, hlǣw ‘mound, hill’ as the final element, with an unidentified initial element.
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How common is the last name Kirlew in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirlew has observed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700th in terms of commonality, while in 2010, its ranking improved to 65,964th. This represents a positive change of 14 percent in its standing. The number of people carrying the Kirlew surname also increased from 233 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, marking a significant growth of nearly 29 percent. Its proportion per 100,000 people similarly rose by approximately 11 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #65,964 | 14% |
| Count | 233 | 300 | 28.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirlew
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kirlew surname identify as Black. In 2000, this group constituted 84.12 percent, and it saw a slight increase to 84.67 percent by 2010. Those identifying as White made up 8.15 percent in 2000, with a small rise to 9.33 percent by 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 7.3 percent in 2000 to 4.67 percent in 2010. No individuals with the Kirlew surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.12% | 84.67% | 0.65% |
| White | 8.15% | 9.33% | 14.48% |
| Two or More Races | 7.3% | 4.67% | -36.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |