Explore the Family Name Kertes
The meaning of Kertes
Americanized form of Hungarian or Jewish Kertesz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kertes in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kertes has seen a slight change in its popularity over the past decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 84,631st in terms of popularity and had a count of 206 people carrying this surname. By 2010, the ranking dropped slightly to 87,335th, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.2%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kertes surname increased to 213, showing a growth of 3.4%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #84,631 | #87,335 | -3.2% |
| Count | 206 | 213 | 3.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kertes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kertes surname predominantly aligns with White ethnicity. Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with the Kertes surname identified as White, with a slight increase of 0.09% over the decade. However, a small yet significant shift can be noticed in 2010 when 2.35% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and no individuals reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.09% | 97.18% | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.35% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |