Explore the Family Name Wirkus
The meaning of Wirkus
Polish: possibly a derivative of dialect wirk, itself a derivative of wierzch ‘top’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Wirkus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Wirkus has slightly declined over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Wirkus was the 31,271st most popular surname in the United States but dropped to the 32,562nd rank by 2010, marking a change of -4.13%. The count of individuals with the Wirkus surname increased marginally from 701 to 706 during this period, representing a growth of 0.71%. However, the proportion of people named Wirkus per 100,000 declined by 7.69%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,271 | #32,562 | -4.13% |
| Count | 701 | 706 | 0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Wirkus
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Wirkus, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.15% of individuals with the Wirkus surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.62% by 2010, indicating a change of -1.59%. There was also a small portion of the Wirkus population that identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.71% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 51.66%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either zero or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.62% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 4.11% | 51.66% |
| 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% |