Explore the Family Name Nikirk
The meaning of Nikirk
Variant of Neikirk, a surname of German origin (see Neukirch). History: The Nikirks are descendants of (Johann) Heinrich Neukirch, born c.1708 in Germany.
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How common is the last name Nikirk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nikirk has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,849th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to the 61,899th spot, marking a 5.18% change. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly, from 322 in 2000 to 324 in 2010, a growth rate of 0.62%. Yet, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decrease from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #61,899 | -5.18% |
| Count | 322 | 324 | 0.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nikirk
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity related to the Nikirk surname. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease from 95.96% in 2000 to 94.14% in 2010. A small portion identified as Hispanic with a slight decrease from 3.73% in 2000 to 3.70% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.96% | 94.14% | -1.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 3.7% | -0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |