Explore the Family Name Kirtland
The meaning of Kirtland
English (Oxfordshire and Middlesex): variant of Kirkland.
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How common is the last name Kirtland in the United States?
The surname Kirtland saw a significant decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked at number 33,333 in 2000, by 2010 it had dropped to 55,386, a decline of over 66 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 646 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, a drop of approximately 43 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of people with the surname Kirtland per 100,000 decreased by nearly 46 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,333 | #55,386 | -66.16% |
| Count | 646 | 371 | -42.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.13 | -45.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirtland
As for ethnic identity, there were certain shifts observed between 2000 and 2010 among those carrying the Kirtland surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority identified as White with 93.03% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 92.72% in 2010, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.70% to 2.70%. Those self-identifying as belonging to two or more races also saw an increase, jumping from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010, which is a change of over 145%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic experienced a noteworthy reduction from 2.32% to 1.35%, representing a drop of nearly 42%. There was also a decrease in the proportion of individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native, both going down to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.03% | 92.72% | -0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 2.7% | 58.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.89% | 145.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.35% | -41.81% |
| Black | 1.24% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |