Explore the Family Name Quirke
The meaning of Quirke
Irish: variant of Quirk. This is the usual spelling of the name in Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Declan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Quirke in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quirke has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Quirke was ranked as the 44,654th most popular surname, while in 2010 it climbed up to the 42,378th spot, marking a 5.1% change in rank. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 453 in 2000 to 512 in 2010, accounting for a 13.02% increase. However, despite the growth in numbers, the proportion of people named Quirke per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #42,378 | 5.1% |
| Count | 453 | 512 | 13.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quirke
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Quirke has witnessed minor changes from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with a minimal decrease from 93.38% in 2000 to 92.97% in 2010. In the same time period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped by 7.33%, going from 4.64% to 4.3%. Notably, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying as belonging to Two or more races in 2010, which was absent in the 2000 data. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.38% | 92.97% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 4.64% | 4.3% | -7.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |