Explore the Family Name Kerce
The meaning of Kerce
Variant of Kierce, a surname of presumably Irish origin.
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How common is the last name Kerce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kerce has been tracked for its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kerce was ranked 35,916th in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, dropping to 39,352nd in 2010, a decline of 9.57%. The total count of individuals carrying the Kerce surname also decreased from 591 in 2000 to 559 by 2010, a decrease of 5.41%. When looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, it fell from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a decline of 13.64%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,916 | #39,352 | -9.57% |
| Count | 591 | 559 | -5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerce
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kerce. Between 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. However, there was a small increase in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races, from 0% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010. The largest ethnicity associated with the surname is White, although this decreased slightly from 93.74% in 2000 to 91.77% in 2010. There were minor increases in the Hispanic and Black communities, rising from 1.18% to 1.61%, and 4.06% to 4.83%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.74% | 91.77% | -2.1% |
| Black | 4.06% | 4.83% | 18.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.61% | 36.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |