Explore the Family Name Lurkins
The meaning of Lurkins
English: variant of Larkins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lurkins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lurkins surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 150,436, but by 2010, it dropped to the 154,907th spot, reflecting a -2.97% change. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased from 100 in 2000 to 105 in 2010, indicating a 5% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #154,907 | -2.97% |
| Count | 100 | 105 | 5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lurkins
In terms of ethnicity, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Lurkins surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, white ethnicity accounted for the vast majority of individuals bearing the surname, with 99.00% in 2000 and slightly more at 99.05% in 2010. There were no significant changes observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native — these categories reported no presence in both the 2000 and 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.05% | 0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |