Explore the Family Name Kerst
The meaning of Kerst
German: 1. from a short form of Kersten. 2. southern variant of Gerst. 3. variant of Christian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerst in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kerst has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 56,687th most popular name in the United States with a count of 337. By 2010, it fell to the 60,196th position while its count marginally reduced to 335. This signified a decline of 6.19% in rank and 0.59% in count over the decade. Furthermore, its proportion per 100k also experienced an 8.33% decrease, dropping from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #60,196 | -6.19% |
| Count | 337 | 335 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerst
As for the ethnicity associated with the Kerst surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data highlights minimal changes occurred between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, maintaining a steady percentage of around 95.52%, showing only a nominal change of -0.03%. Although no one identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races in 2000, by 2010, there was a 1.49% increase in those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of people identifying as Black decreased from 2.08% to 1.79%, marking a 13.94% drop. As for those with Hispanic ethnicity or identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, the percentages remained unchanged at 0% over the ten years reviewed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.52% | -0.03% |
| Black | 2.08% | 1.79% | -13.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.49% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |