Explore the Family Name Kernell
The meaning of Kernell
1. Swedish: ornamental name, a compound of an unexplained first element (possibly from a placename) + the suffix -ell, a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. 2. Probably also an altered form of English Carnell or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Liam.
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How common is the last name Kernell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kernell has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58130th most common surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 67126th, a change of -15.48%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined by 10.09% over the decade, going from 327 in 2000 to 294 in 2010. The proportion of people named Kernell per 100k dropped by 16.67%, indicating that the name has become less common over time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,130 | #67,126 | -15.48% |
| Count | 327 | 294 | -10.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kernell
When looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Kernell according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, notable changes were observed between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 81.96% to 78.91%. However, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more ethnicities increased significantly, from 3.06% in 2000 to 5.78% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also grew, moving from 6.12% to 7.82%. There was no representation of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year, and the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw a decrease from 6.73% in 2000 to 5.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.96% | 78.91% | -3.72% |
| Black | 6.12% | 7.82% | 27.78% |
| Two or More Races | 3.06% | 5.78% | 88.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.73% | 5.78% | -14.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |