Explore the Family Name Kerbo
The meaning of Kerbo
Variant of Curbow, a surname of French origin (see Courbois). Compare Kerbow.
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How common is the last name Kerbo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kerbo in the United States has decreased over time. In 2000, Kerbo was ranked 57,090 in terms of popularity and had a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. A decade later, in 2010, the ranking dropped to 61,899 while the proportion also declined to 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents an 8.42% decrease in rank and a 2.99% decline in count, indicating that fewer people held the Kerbo surname in 2010 compared to 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,090 | #61,899 | -8.42% |
| Count | 334 | 324 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerbo
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows the ethnic identities associated with the Kerbo surname have slightly varied between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Kerbo individuals identifying as White decreased by 5.40%, from 79.94% in 2000 to 75.62% in 2010. Simultaneously, those identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 10.02% and 9.95%, respectively. In 2010, there was also a new representation of Kerbo individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races, at 3.4%. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.94% | 75.62% | -5.4% |
| Black | 13.47% | 14.81% | 9.95% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 4.94% | 10.02% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |