Explore the Family Name Kirvin
The meaning of Kirvin
Irish: variant of Kirwan. Now found chiefly in Lancashire and Northumberland, England.
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How common is the last name Kirvin in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kirvin experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kirvin ranked 66,476 in popularity with a count of 278, equating to a proportion of 0.1 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 72,332 with a count of 269, resulting in a proportion of 0.09 per 100k people. This represents a decrease in popularity of 8.81% and a count reduction of 3.24% over that decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #72,332 | -8.81% |
| Count | 278 | 269 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirvin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kirvin also shifted between 2000 and 2010, as determined by the data provided in the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 54.68% of individuals with this surname identified as White, while 42.45% identified as Black. No respondents identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, and 1.80% reported belonging to two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had decreased to 46.84%, while the percentage of those identifying as Black increased to 48.70%. Additionally, 2.60% of individuals now identified as Hispanic. Meanwhile, there were no responses recorded in the categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 42.45% | 48.7% | 14.72% |
| White | 54.68% | 46.84% | -14.34% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |