Explore the Family Name Kanner
The meaning of Kanner
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a maker of jugs, from an agent derivative of Middle High German or Middle Low German kanne ‘jug, tankard’, German Kanne (see Kann). 2. German: occupational name for a maker of gutters and drainage pipes, Middle High German kaner. Compare Kandler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer, Aron, Chaim, Isak, Zvi, Abbe, Heskel, Meni, Moshe, Pinchas, Reuven, Shlomo.
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How common is the last name Kanner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kanner has somewhat decreased in the past decade. In 2000, Kanner was ranked as the 25,448th most popular surname, but by 2010, it dropped to 26,243rd. The number of individuals sharing this name, however, slightly increased from 913 in 2000 to 931 in 2010. This implies that while the count of people with the Kanner surname grew, other surnames experienced more significant growth, causing Kanner's rank to fall.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #26,243 | -3.12% |
| Count | 913 | 931 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kanner
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight shift in the distribution among those with the Kanner surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 96.60% in 2000 to 95.17% in 2010. There was also an increase in Hispanic identification, rising from 1.97% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010. The percentage of Kanners identifying with two or more races also saw a bump up from 0.77% to 0.97%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 95.17% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 3.22% | 63.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.97% | 25.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |