Explore the Family Name Kersh
The meaning of Kersh
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kirsch. 2. Americanized form of German Kersch or Kirch.
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How common is the last name Kersh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kersh has seen a noteworthy increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 18,069 in terms of popularity but jumped to 16,136 in 2010, showing a 10.7% rise. The number of individuals carrying the Kersh surname also grew by 26%, from 1,423 to 1,793. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also increased from 0.53 to 0.61, marking a 15.09% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,069 | #16,136 | 10.7% |
| Count | 1,423 | 1,793 | 26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.61 | 15.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kersh
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the surname Kersh is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, accounting for around 80% in both 2000 and 2010 with a slight decrease of -0.34%. The Black community made up the second largest group, though it saw a decline of -16.23%, going from 16.51% to 13.83%. Notably, the Hispanic representation within the Kersh surname increased significantly from 0.98% to 2.62%, a 167.35% change over the decade. There was also an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Kersh surname, which were not present in 2000. Those identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.19% to 2.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.53% | 80.26% | -0.34% |
| Black | 16.51% | 13.83% | -16.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% | 2.62% | 167.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.19% | 2.01% | 68.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.5% | 0% |