Explore the Family Name Kaner
The meaning of Kaner
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kanner. 2. Possibly an altered form of German Kanner or Köhner (see Kuehner). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi, Berka, Gitla, Hymen, Isadore, Yakov, Yossi. Russian Arkady, Boris, Lyubov, Yevgeny.
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How common is the last name Kaner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kaner has seen a slight drop in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 44,574th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 50,196th place, marking a decrease of 12.61%. The actual count of individuals with the surname Kaner also decreased during this period, going from 454 in 2000 to 417 in 2010, a decline of 8.15%. The proportion of people named Kaner per 100,000 residents fell by 17.65%, from 0.17 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #50,196 | -12.61% |
| Count | 454 | 417 | -8.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaner
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Kaner identify as White. This figure increased slightly from 96.92% in 2000 to 98.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a small percentage (1.54%) in 2000 who identified as belonging to two or more races, but this dropped to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname Kaner among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 98.32% | 1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |