Explore the Family Name Kernodle
The meaning of Kernodle
Possibly an altered form of German Knodel or Knödel (see Knodel) or of Kerndl, a diminutive of Kern.
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How common is the last name Kernodle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kernodle has seen a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,939th in terms of prevalence in the United States; however, this rank improved to 28,650th by 2010, marking an impressive 13.02% change. The count of people with this surname also grew from 656 to 832 during the same period, a substantial 26.83% rise. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Kernodle per 100k population increased by 16.67%, moving from 0.24 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,939 | #28,650 | 13.02% |
| Count | 656 | 832 | 26.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.28 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kernodle
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Kernodle identify as White, with the percentage rising slightly from 90.09% in 2000 to 91.47% in 2010. Notably, there was a decrease in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, dropping by 39.39%. Individuals identifying as Black dropped from 5.34% to 4.21%, a decrease of 21.16%. On the other hand, the Hispanic population saw a modest increase of 4.92%, while the counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.09% | 91.47% | 1.53% |
| Black | 5.34% | 4.21% | -21.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.92% | 4.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 1.2% | -39.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |