Explore the Family Name Kenter
The meaning of Kenter
1. Dutch and North German: vowel variant of Kanter, an occupational name for a singer, from Latin cantor. 2. German: habitational name for someone from Kenten in Rhineland.
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How common is the last name Kenter in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kenter has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held a rank of 60,887 in terms of popularity, which fell to 71,042 in 2010 - a decrease of 16.68 percent. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname also declined, dropping from 309 persons in 2000 to 275 in 2010, indicating an 11 percent reduction. Additionally, the proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 decreased by 18.18 percent over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #71,042 | -16.68% |
| Count | 309 | 275 | -11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kenter
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kenter is predominantly white, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.15 percent of those with this surname identified as White, increasing marginally to 95.64 percent in 2010. The representation of Black ethnicity within this surname dropped slightly from 2.27 percent in 2000 to 2.18 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 95.64% | 0.51% |
| Black | 2.27% | 2.18% | -3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |