Explore the Family Name Stirk
The meaning of Stirk
English (Yorkshire): nickname from Middle English stirk (Old English stirc, styrc) ‘bullock’, used for someone thought to resemble a bullock, or for someone who had charge of bullocks.
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How common is the last name Stirk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Stirk had a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 57,252nd in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 61,436th, marking a change of -7.31%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 333 in 2000 to 327 in 2010, demonstrating a drop of -1.8% over that decade. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Stirk per 100,000 people also declined by -8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,252 | #61,436 | -7.31% |
| Count | 333 | 327 | -1.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Stirk
In regards to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift in the ethnic identity of those with the Stirk surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority in both years identified as White, however, there was a decline from 96.70% in 2000 to 92.05% in 2010. A significant increase was observed in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 1.80% in 2000 to 7.03% in 2010, a change of 290.56%. No change was recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races, with the percentages remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 92.05% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 7.03% | 290.56% |
| 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% |