Explore the Family Name Rourk
The meaning of Rourk
Irish: shortened form of O’Rourke. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Delma.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Rourk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Rourk" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 31,389 in popularity with 698 individuals carrying the name, equivalent to 0.26 per 100k people. By 2010, it had dropped in rank to 37,125 with only 601 bearers, or 0.2 per 100k people. This represents a decrease of 18.27% in rank and 13.9% in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,389 | #37,125 | -18.27% |
| Count | 698 | 601 | -13.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.2 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Rourk
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes in the distribution among those with the "Rourk" surname from 2000 to 2010. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native in either year, the proportion identifying as white decreased slightly from 83.09% to 81.86%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also dipped from 6.88% to 6.49%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black increased from 8.45% to 9.32%, and a new category appeared in 2010 - two or more races, making up 2% of those with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.09% | 81.86% | -1.48% |
| Black | 8.45% | 9.32% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.88% | 6.49% | -5.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |