Explore the Family Name Kirshenbaum
The meaning of Kirshenbaum
Americanized form of German Kirschenbaum, and a variant of the same Jewish surname. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Ari, Feivel, Isidor, Rivka, Yitty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirshenbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kirshenbaum has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kirshenbaum ranked as the 46,758th most common surname and increased to the 45,495th position by 2010, representing a 2.7% change. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 428 to 470 over the same period, indicating a growth rate of 9.81%. However, the proportion of individuals named Kirshenbaum per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #45,495 | 2.7% |
| Count | 428 | 470 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirshenbaum
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Kirshenbaum, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group, from 99.30% in 2000 to 97.66% in 2010. During the same period, there were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Also, no individuals reported belonging to two or more races. Notably, there were modest increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, from 0% in 2000 to 1.28% and 1.06%, respectively, in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 97.66% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.28% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |