Explore the Family Name Korin
The meaning of Korin
Jewish: variant of Korn. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hillel, Hyman, Izhak, Samoil, Yael. Russian Boris, Dmitriy, Nikolay. German Theodor.
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How common is the last name Korin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Korin has seen a significant increase in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 57,985 whereas by 2010 it had moved up to the rank of 51,176, showing a positive change of 11.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 328 to 407 during this period, representing a growth rate of 24.09%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people increased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,985 | #51,176 | 11.74% |
| Count | 328 | 407 | 24.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Korin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Korin identify as White, making up 85.50% of the group in 2010, slightly down from 86.28% in 2000. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, rising from 2.44% to 7.13%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities decreased significantly from 8.84% to 2.46%. Additionally, the percentages of Hispanic and Black ethnicities were both reported for the first time in 2010 at 2.95% and 1.97% respectively, indicating an increase in the diversity of ethnic identities associated with the Korin surname. No data was reported for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.28% | 85.5% | -0.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.44% | 7.13% | 192.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 8.84% | 2.46% | -72.17% |
| Black | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |