Names / Irwin
Is Irwin a first name or a last name?
Irwin is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom and Australia.
How to address someone called Irwin
- United States. Irwin is used both ways: about 34,297 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 3,215 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- Canada. Irwin is used both ways: 71% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
- United Kingdom. Irwin is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Irwin or Dear Ms. Irwin.
- Australia. Irwin is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Irwin or Dear Ms. Irwin.
Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.
Irwin by country
People recorded in Wikidata who carry Irwin as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (444 in total).
| Country | As family name | As given name | Family name share |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 133 | 146 | 48% |
| Canada | 42 | 17 | 71% |
| United Kingdom | 36 | 7 | 84% |
| Australia | 25 | 4 | 86% |
| New Zealand | 12 | 7 | 63% |
| Ireland | 8 | 0 | 100% |
Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.
Irwin in the United States
- As a surname: about 34,297 people in the 2010 census, rank 1,019 among US surnames.
- As a first name: 3,215 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 0% of them girls.
Irwin as a given name: men or women?
About 1% of people with Irwin as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 0% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: a title is usually a safe guess, but the full name without a title is always polite.
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