Explore the Family Name Kirman
The meaning of Kirman
1. English (Lincolnshire): variant of Kirkman. 2. Turkish: ornamental name or perhaps a nickname or a topographic name from kirman ‘fortress’.
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How common is the last name Kirman in the United States?
The surname Kirman, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kirman was ranked 76,700 in popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to 88,685, marking a decline of 15.63%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 233 to 209, a drop of approximately 10.3%. Consequently, the proportion of Kirmans per 100,000 people also declined by 22.22% from 0.09 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #88,685 | -15.63% |
| Count | 233 | 209 | -10.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirman
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of Kirmans identified as White in both years (91.42% in 2000 and 89.47% in 2010), there was a slight decrease of about 2.13% over the decade. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander identity were represented in 2000 but not in 2010. On the other hand, representation increased among those identifying with two or more races from 2.58% to 2.87%, and new representations emerged for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities in 2010 at 2.87% and 3.35% respectively. No Kirman was identified as Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.42% | 89.47% | -2.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.87% | 11.24% |
| Black | 0% | 2.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |