Explore the Family Name Kerslake
The meaning of Kerslake
English (mainly Devon and Somerset): habitational name from Castlake in Stogumber (Somerset). The placename appears to derive from Old English cærse ‘cress’ + lacu ‘stream’.
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How common is the last name Kerslake in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kerslake saw a slight drop in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 71,808 to 72,568. However, despite this decrease in rank, the number of people carrying the Kerslake name actually increased over the decade, rising from 253 individuals in 2000 to 268 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 5.93 percent. The proportion of Kerslakes per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #72,568 | -1.06% |
| Count | 253 | 268 | 5.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerslake
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Kerslake surname identify as White, accounting for 98.42% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.01% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.42% | 97.01% | -1.43% |
| 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% |