Explore the Family Name Kerbow
The meaning of Kerbow
Variant of Curbow, a surname of French origin (see Courbois). Compare Kerbo.
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How common is the last name Kerbow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kerbow has seen a shift in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 53,047th in popularity with a total of 366 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, however, the rank had slipped to 59,603rd, reflecting a decrease of 12.36%. The actual count of Kerbows decreased by 7.38% over this period, dropping from 366 to 339. Consequently, the proportion of Kerbows per 100,000 individuals also fell, dropping by 21.43% to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #59,603 | -12.36% |
| Count | 366 | 339 | -7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerbow
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kerbow underwent some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While those identifying as White made up the majority -- 87.70% in 2000 and 83.48% in 2010 -- there was a decrease of 4.81% in this group. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 18.76%, rising from 10.93% in 2000 to 12.98% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, this group represented 1.77% of Kerbows in 2010. There were no changes reported for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 83.48% | -4.81% |
| Hispanic | 10.93% | 12.98% | 18.76% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |