Explore the Family Name Kirshbaum
The meaning of Kirshbaum
Americanized form of German Kirschbaum, and a variant of the same Jewish name. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirshbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirshbaum has seen a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 85,996th in 2000, it fell to 91,981st in 2010 – a drop of approximately 6.96 percent. Meanwhile, the number of people bearing this surname also dipped slightly during the same time period, going from 202 down to 200, marking a minor decrease of just under 1 percent. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #91,981 | -6.96% |
| Count | 202 | 200 | -0.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirshbaum
Regarding the ethnic identity related to the surname Kirshbaum, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been an almost negligible change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname were identified as White (98.51 percent), which decreased marginally to 97 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, individuals of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.51% | 97% | -1.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |