Explore the Family Name Virkler
The meaning of Virkler
Altered form of French Verkler, a surname of ultimately Swiss German origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Virkler in the United States?
The surname Virkler held the rank of 53,904 in popularity in the United States in the year 2000 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. By 2010, its popularity had slightly decreased, as evident by its new ranking of 55,841. In terms of overall count, however, the number of individuals bearing this surname experienced a slight increase from 359 to 367 between 2000 and 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Virkler per 100,000 declined by approximately 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #55,841 | -3.59% |
| Count | 359 | 367 | 2.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Virkler
Switching focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Virkler, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that nearly all individuals (approximately 97.77% in 2000 and 97.55% in 2010) identify as White. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The ethnic identity associated with the Virkler surname remained largely unchanged over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 97.55% | -0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |