Explore the Family Name Kermode
The meaning of Kermode
Irish and Manx: shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhiarmada, with lenited initial D (see McDermott).
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How common is the last name Kermode in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Kermode' has seen an increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 60,390th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 58,735th place - a growth of 2.74%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 312 people in 2000 to 345 people in 2010, marking an uptick of 10.58%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained at 0.12, indicating that the frequency of the surname 'Kermode' in the population has stayed constant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #58,735 | 2.74% |
| Count | 312 | 345 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kermode
When discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Kermode', data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.44% of those with the surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.36% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander identity emerged during this decade, making up 2.03% of Kermodes in 2010, while the Hispanic representation also appeared, accounting for 1.74%. The populations identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races showed no change, remaining at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.44% | 95.36% | -2.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |