Explore the Family Name Kann
The meaning of Kann
1. German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German, Middle Low German, Danish kanne, German Kanne ‘jug, flagon’ (from Latin canna), hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of jugs or, in some cases, possibly a topographic or habitational name referring to a house or tavern distinguished by the sign of a flagon. 2. Austrian German: from a short form of the personal name Candidus. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Cohen.
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How common is the last name Kann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kann experienced a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 18,802 to 19,671, marking a decrease of 4.62%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kann surname slightly increased from 1,347 to 1,370, showing a 1.71% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 8%, from 0.5 to 0.46, indicating that while there were more people named Kann overall, it was less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,802 | #19,671 | -4.62% |
| Count | 1,347 | 1,370 | 1.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.46 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kann
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes within the Kann family over a decade. The share of the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity grew substantially, from 7.05% to 9.56%, a 35.60% increase. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased significantly, falling by 53.97% from 1.26% to 0.58%. The largest ethnic group, white, saw a modest decrease in their share, from 89.38% to 86.13%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic component of the Kann surname appeared for the first time in 2010, accounting for 1.97% of the total. The portion of Black individuals named Kann also rose slightly, by 18.02% from 1.11% to 1.31%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation also emerged in 2010, comprising 0.44% of those with the Kann surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.38% | 86.13% | -3.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.05% | 9.56% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.31% | 18.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0.58% | -53.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |