Explore the Family Name Kainer
The meaning of Kainer
Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from a place called Kajnary in Moldova. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Alfons.
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How common is the last name Kainer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kainer has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 44,350th to 45,253rd over a decade, reflecting a 2.04% decrease. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 457 to 473, indicating a growth of 3.5%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.88%, moving from 0.17 to 0.16 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #45,253 | -2.04% |
| Count | 457 | 473 | 3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kainer
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Kainer surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.87% over the decade. In 2010, there were also small percentages who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, each representing about 1% of those with the Kainer surname. These groups were not represented in the 2000 Census data. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Those identifying with two or more races also emerged in the 2010 census, making up around 1% of the Kainers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.81% | 95.98% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |