Explore the Family Name Kirwin
The meaning of Kirwin
Irish (Laois): variant of Kirwan. This surname is also found in Lancashire, England.
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How common is the last name Kirwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kirwin has seen a slight dip in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 19,411 to 20,099, which represents a 3.54% decrease. However, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased during this period, suggested by a rise in count from 1,290 to 1,329, indicating a growth of 3.02%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 6.25%, shifting from 0.48 to 0.45.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,411 | #20,099 | -3.54% |
| Count | 1,290 | 1,329 | 3.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.45 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirwin
Looking at the ethnicity data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, it appears that there were changes in the distribution of the Kirwin surname by ethnic identity. In 2000, 95.97% identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 94.28% in 2010. There was no Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, compared to 0.78% in 2000. Those identifying as Black or of two or more races saw increases, with Black representation going from 0% to 1.66%, and those identifying as two or more races increasing from 1.09% to 1.58%. Hispanic representation decreased from 1.47% to 1.20%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained consistent with no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.97% | 94.28% | -1.76% |
| Black | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.58% | 44.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 1.2% | -18.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |