Explore the Family Name Zirk
The meaning of Zirk
German: variant of Zierke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Zirk in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Zirk saw a decrease from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 50,468 in 2000, it dropped to 60,960 by 2010, reflecting a decline of nearly 21%. The count also decreased by around 15% during this period, going from 389 individuals with this surname to 330. The proportion of people named Zirk per 100,000 population declined by more than 21%, indicating a reduction in the name's overall prevalence.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #60,960 | -20.79% |
| Count | 389 | 330 | -15.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zirk
Regarding its ethnic identity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Zirk identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, making up approximately 96% of the total. However, there was a minor decrease of about 0.31% over the decade. In 2010, the surname appeared within the Hispanic community, accounting for roughly 1.52% of the Zirks. There was no representation of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities according to the available census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.66% | 96.36% | -0.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |