Explore the Family Name Kearnes
The meaning of Kearnes
Irish: variant of Kearns.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kearnes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kearnes saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kearnes was ranked 55,849th most popular surname and it fell to 63,068th place by 2010, marking a decline of nearly 13%. The number of people with this surname also decreased from 343 in 2000 to 317 in 2010, a drop of approximately 7.58%. Similarly, the proportion of individuals named Kearnes per 100,000 people fell by 15.38%, from 0.13 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,849 | #63,068 | -12.93% |
| Count | 343 | 317 | -7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kearnes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kearnes surname has seen some changes as well. The Decennial U.S. Census data shows that between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals with the Kearnes surname who identified as having two or more ethnicities increased from 1.75% to 3.15%, a growth of 80%. While the majority of individuals with the Kearnes surname identified as White (88.63% in 2000 and 83.6% in 2010), there was a noticeable increase in the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 7% to 9.78%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0%. Interestingly, the 2010 census recorded for the first time Kearnes individuals identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.63% | 83.6% | -5.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 7% | 9.78% | 39.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 3.15% | 80% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.21% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |