Explore the Family Name Kerschner
The meaning of Kerschner
German: variant of Kürschner (see Kurschner) or Kirchner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerschner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kerschner has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 23,237 but fell to 29,793 by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 28.21%. The number of individuals with the Kerschner surname also fell from 1,024 in 2000 to 789 in 2010, representing a decline of about 22.95%. Accordingly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by approximately 28.95%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,237 | #29,793 | -28.21% |
| Count | 1,024 | 789 | -22.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.27 | -28.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerschner
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals interesting changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kerschner. Those identifying as White decreased from 98.14% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010, showing a minor drop of 1.85%. On the other hand, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.77% in 2010, indicating a change of 126.92%. Moreover, individuals reporting as having two or more races also increased substantially, climbing from 0.78% to 1.52%, a percentage change of 94.87%. No changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.14% | 96.32% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.77% | 126.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.52% | 94.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |