Explore the Family Name Kernick
The meaning of Kernick
Cornish (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from one or more of the eight places called Kernick in Cornwall. The placenames derive from Middle Cornish kernyk ‘little corner, little horn’.
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How common is the last name Kernick in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kernick" has seen a gradual increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 108153, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 103655, marking a change of 4.16. The number of individuals bearing this name also increased during this period, moving from a count of 152 in 2000 to 173 in 2010, marking a significant rise of 13.82. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,153 | #103,655 | 4.16% |
| Count | 152 | 173 | 13.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kernick
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that a vast majority of individuals with the surname "Kernick" identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in 2000, 98.68% of Kernicks identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 98.27% in 2010, registering a minor change of -0.42. There were no recorded figures for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 98.27% | -0.42% |
| 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% |