Explore the Family Name Kermeen
The meaning of Kermeen
Manx: perhaps a shortened form of Gaelic Mac Eireamóin ‘son of Eireamón’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kermeen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kermeen has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kermeen ranked 120,330 in popularity with a count of 133, representing 0.05 out of every 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 144,141 with only 115 counts, making up 0.04 out of every 100k people. This represents a change of -19.79 in rank and -13.53 in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #144,141 | -19.79% |
| Count | 133 | 115 | -13.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kermeen
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kermeen identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, over 99% of Kermeens identified as White, with a minor decrease from 99.25% to 99.13%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 99.13% | -0.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |