Explore the Family Name Kercher
The meaning of Kercher
1. German: southern variant of Karcher. Compare Carriker and Karriker. 2. Americanized form of German Kircher. 3. English (Hampshire and Surrey): nickname from Middle English kevercher, kercher ‘kerchief, headdress, handkerchief’.
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How common is the last name Kercher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kercher' has seen a slight decrease between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kercher was ranked as the 19,587th most popular surname, but it fell to the 22,216th position in 2010, marking a change of -13.42 percent. Similarly, the count reflected a decline in popularity as well, with 1,274 people bearing the surname in 2000, compared to 1,161 in 2010, indicating an -8.87 percent change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -17.02 percent from 0.47 to 0.39 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,587 | #22,216 | -13.42% |
| Count | 1,274 | 1,161 | -8.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.39 | -17.02% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kercher
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kercher', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander doubled from 0.47 percent to 0.95 percent. Those reporting two or more races saw a significant increase from 0.39 percent to 2.33 percent, representing a massive 497.44 percent change. The majority of Kerchers identified as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 96.94 percent to 94.23 percent. There was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 1.57 percent to 1.98 percent. However, the proportions identifying as Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.23% | -2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.39% | 2.33% | 497.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.98% | 26.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0.95% | 102.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.63% | 0% | 0% |