Explore the Family Name Neikirk
The meaning of Neikirk
Americanized form of German Neukirch. Compare Newkirk and Nikirk. History: The Neikirks are descendants of (Johann) Heinrich Neukirch, born c.1708 in Germany.
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How common is the last name Neikirk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Neikirk' saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Neikirk ranked 32,129th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, it had dropped to 33,379th. The total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 677 in 2000 to 684 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 8% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #33,379 | -3.89% |
| Count | 677 | 684 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Neikirk
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the Neikirk surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decrease of 1.32% in this group over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.74% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.74% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010. The Hispanic population also marked an emergence from 0% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname group during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.78% | 96.49% | -1.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 1.02% | 37.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 0.88% | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |