Explore the Family Name Kirt
The meaning of Kirt
English (Leicestershire): variant of Kirk. Compare Kirkland and Kirtland. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kirt in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirt has seen some changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, its rank was 44,103, but it dropped to 46,902 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.35%. The count also decreased from 460 people with this surname to 453 during the same period, representing a -1.52% change. As for its proportion per 100k people, it also declined from 0.17 to 0.15, reflecting an 11.76% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,902 | -6.35% |
| Count | 460 | 453 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirt
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kirt, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes were observed over the decade from 2000 to 2010. People identifying as White remain the majority, though their percentage decreased slightly from 74.78% to 70.20%. The Black population saw an increase, going from 20.87% to 22.52%. Notably, individuals identifying with two or more races increased substantially, from 1.09% to 2.43%, which indicates a rise of 122.94%. The Hispanic demographic appeared in the 2010 census at 3.31%, while there was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.78% | 70.2% | -6.12% |
| Black | 20.87% | 22.52% | 7.91% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 2.43% | 122.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.52% | 0% | 0% |