Explore the Family Name Wirkkala
How common is the last name Wirkkala in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Wirkkala saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd in terms of popularity and had a count of 398. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 54,990th and the count declined to 374, indicating a change of -10.95 in rank and -6.03 in count. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a 13.33% decrease from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #54,990 | -10.95% |
| Count | 398 | 374 | -6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirkkala
The ethnic identity of individuals with the Wirkkala surname is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.72% identified as white, which slightly decreased to 91.71% in 2010. The data showed no Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic identities linked to this surname in either of the years. Individuals identifying as black under the Wirkkala surname increased by 48.41%, from 1.26% in 2000 to 1.87% in 2010. There was also a new entry in 2010 for American Indian and Alaskan Native at 2.41%. Additionally, those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased from 3.77% to 2.94% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 91.71% | -2.14% |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 2.94% | -22.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Black | 1.26% | 1.87% | 48.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |