Explore the Family Name Kerestes
The meaning of Kerestes
1. Americanized form of Hungarian Keresztes. 2. Croatian, Serbian, and Slovak (Keresteš): of Hungarian origin (see Keresztes).
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How common is the last name Kerestes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kerestes has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the name was ranked 48,469 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 51,512, a change of -6.28%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally during this period, from 409 in 2000 to 404 in 2010, marking a -1.22% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by -6.67%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,469 | #51,512 | -6.28% |
| Count | 409 | 404 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerestes
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Kerestes surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as White slipped slightly between 2000 and 2010, from 98.29% down to 97.03%, a -1.28% change. In 2010, there was a new entry for the Hispanic category, which accounted for 1.49% of the people with this surname. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 97.03% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |