2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Currivan
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Corráin, meaning "descendant of Corrán".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Currivan. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Currivan surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Currivan in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Currivan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Currivan
The surname Currivan originates from Ireland, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Irish Gaelic word "Currabhán," which means "little marsh." The name likely originated in areas where marshlands or bogs were prevalent, possibly in counties like Galway or Mayo.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Currivan can be found in the 1659 Census of Ireland, where it appears as "Currivan." This suggests that the spelling of the name has remained relatively consistent over time. However, there may have been variations in the spelling, such as "Currivane" or "Curryvane," due to regional dialects or transcription errors.
Historically, the name Currivan was associated with the Gaelic nobility and landowners in Ireland. One notable individual was Conor Currivan, a chieftain from County Mayo who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his resistance against the English conquest of Ireland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Another prominent figure with the Currivan surname was Séamus Currivan, a renowned Irish historian and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He authored several works on Irish history and culture, including "The Annals of the Four Masters," which chronicled the history of Ireland from ancient times to the 17th century.
In the 19th century, James Currivan (1824-1901) was a prominent Irish nationalist and member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. He was actively involved in the struggle for Irish independence and played a crucial role in the Fenian movement.
During the same period, Mary Currivan (1840-1912) was a renowned Irish poet and writer. Her works often celebrated Irish culture and heritage, and she was recognized for her contributions to the Irish literary renaissance.
Another notable figure was Michael Currivan (1879-1946), an Irish politician and member of the Sinn Féin party. He served as a member of the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence and later became a member of the Irish Free State Parliament.
While the surname Currivan is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history deeply rooted in Irish culture and tradition. The name's association with marshlands and bogs reflects the strong connection between the Irish people and their land, while its historical references highlight the significant contributions of those who bore this name to various aspects of Irish society, including literature, politics, and the struggle for independence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Currivan
Among Census respondents with the surname Currivan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Currivan bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Currivan surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.5% · 109
- Two or more races3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Currivan
Currivan appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,399 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-5 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,081 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Down 2,399 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.2%) | Down 6,081 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Currivan surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #147,221 | -4.3% |
| Count | 118 | 113 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Currivan bearers went from 118 to 113 (-4.2% change). The surname moved down 6,081 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #147,221.
FAQ
Currivan surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Currivan?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Currivan. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Currivan?
Currivan ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Currivan. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Currivan.
Has Currivan become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Currivan went from 118 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Currivan?
Among Census respondents with the surname Currivan, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Currivan in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.5% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Currivan appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.5%), Two or More Races (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Currivan (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Currivan mean?
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Corráin, meaning "descendant of Corrán". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Currivan (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Currivan?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.