Explore the Family Name Kerrison
The meaning of Kerrison
English (Norfolk): from the rare Middle English personal name Kari, Kare (see Kerry) + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerrison in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kerrison saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kerrison ranked 84,968 in popularity with a count of 205 persons carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 91,625, and the number of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased to 201. Consequently, the proportion of the US population with this name declined by 12.5% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,968 | #91,625 | -7.83% |
| Count | 205 | 201 | -1.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerrison
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most people with the surname Kerrison identify as White or Black. In 2000, 67.8% of individuals with this name identified as White, declining to 66.17% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Black fell from 31.22% in 2000 to 30.35% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of anyone with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian/Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 66.17% | -2.4% |
| Black | 31.22% | 30.35% | -2.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |