Explore the Family Name Purks
The meaning of Purks
English: variant of Perks.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Purks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Purks has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Purks ranked 63,450 in popularity with 294 counts, equating to approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had fallen to 70,208 and its count had decreased to 279, which translates to roughly 0.09 per 100,000 individuals. This represents a decline of 10.65% in rank and 5.1% in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #70,208 | -10.65% |
| Count | 294 | 279 | -5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Purks
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Purks, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with the surname Purks identified as White, accounting for 90.48% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 88.89% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black made up 7.14% in 2000, increasing to 7.89% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic represented 2.38% in 2000 and saw a slight increase to 2.51% in 2010. There were no reported instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.48% | 88.89% | -1.76% |
| Black | 7.14% | 7.89% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 2.51% | 5.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |