Explore the Family Name Orkin
The meaning of Orkin
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): patronymic from the Yiddish male personal name Orke, a pet form of Aaron + the Slavic possessive suffix -in. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Lipman.
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How common is the last name Orkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Orkin has seen a slight decrease over the last decade. In 2000, Orkin ranked 51,119 in popularity and this dropped to 56,972 by 2010, marking an 11.45% decline. The number of people carrying the Orkin surname also fell from 383 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, equating to a 6.53% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise decreased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #56,972 | -11.45% |
| Count | 383 | 358 | -6.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Orkin
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Orkin surname identify as White, although the percentage dipped slightly from 98.43% in 2000 to 96.93% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Orkin population saw growth over the same period, increasing from 1.31% to 2.51%. There were no reported changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with the percentage remaining at zero for both the 2000 and 2010 censuses.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.93% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 2.51% | 91.6% |
| 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% |