Explore the Family Name Kearby
The meaning of Kearby
English: variant of Kirby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kearby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kearby has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, Kearby was ranked 42,134th in terms of popularity and had approximately 485 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the surname dropped to the 47,107th spot with only 451 people carrying this last name, marking a 7.01% decrease in count. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by around 16.67%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,134 | #47,107 | -11.8% |
| Count | 485 | 451 | -7.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kearby
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kearby surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there seems to be some fluctuation over time. In 2000, a majority of those with this surname identified as White (95.26%), followed by American Indian and Alaskan Native (2.06%), Hispanic (1.03%) and those of two or more races (1.24%). There were no recorded instances of Kearbies identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. By 2010, while the White majority slightly decreased to 94.24%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as two or more races (79.03% change) and Hispanics (71.84% change). The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native disappeared completely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.26% | 94.24% | -1.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 2.22% | 79.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.77% | 71.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |