Explore the Family Name Kirmse
The meaning of Kirmse
German: from Middle High German kir(ch)messe ‘annual (church) fair, kermis’ (going back to the dedication of the church), probably applied as a nickname for someone who traded at such occasions.
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How common is the last name Kirmse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirmse saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 71,372 in popularity and this number increased to 75,069 in 2010, indicating a 5.18% drop. However, the count of individuals with the Kirmse surname remained virtually unchanged, with only a marginal increase from 255 in 2000 to 257 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #75,069 | -5.18% |
| Count | 255 | 257 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirmse
When it comes to the ethnicity of those bearing the Kirmse surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority identify as White. This percentage slightly increased from 93.73% in 2000 to 94.16% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities were present in the 2000 data but disappeared by 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of the Hispanic community in 2000, but this changed in 2010 with 3.11% identifying as such. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.73% | 94.16% | 0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |