Explore the Family Name Kearin
The meaning of Kearin
Irish: variant of Kearns. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kearin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kearin had a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 93,427 and slightly dropped to 95,955 by 2010, representing a decrease of 2.71%. However, the number of people bearing this surname increased from 182 to 190 during this period, marking a 4.4% rise. Despite this growth in count, the proportion of the Kearin surname per 100,000 people descended by 14.29%, shifting from 0.07 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #95,955 | -2.71% |
| Count | 182 | 190 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kearin
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kearin identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.96% in 2000 to 92.63% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Kearin surname group saw an increase of 27.68%, rising from 4.95% to 6.32% over the same decade. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010. Instances where "(S)" appears indicate that the data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.96% | 92.63% | -1.42% |
| Hispanic | 4.95% | 6.32% | 27.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |