Explore the Family Name Kerkstra
The meaning of Kerkstra
West Frisian and Dutch (mainly Groningen): topographic name for someone who lived near a church, from Dutch kerk ‘church’ + the suffix -stra from Old Frisian sittera ‘inhabitant of’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Joris, Gerritt, Hendrik.
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How common is the last name Kerkstra in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kerkstra has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 57,705 with 330 instances of the name recorded. However, by 2010, the ranking had fallen to 61,899, despite having only 6 fewer occurrences, totaling 324. This represents a change of -7.27 in rank and a -1.82 decrease in count. Furthermore, the proportion of Kerkstra per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 to 0.11, marking an -8.33 change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,705 | #61,899 | -7.27% |
| Count | 330 | 324 | -1.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerkstra
On the front of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kerkstra surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a minor decrease in this group from 97.27% in 2000 to 94.14% in 2010. Additionally, while no Kerkstra identified as Hispanic or as two or more races in 2000, by 2010, these groups accounted for 3.09% and 1.54% respectively. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no change, maintaining a 0% representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.27% | 94.14% | -3.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |