Explore the Family Name Kertesz
The meaning of Kertesz
1. Hungarian (Kertész): occupational name for a gardener, kertész, from kert ‘garden’, a derivative of one of three Hungarian verbs kerül ‘to go around or avoid’, kerít ‘to encircle’, or kering ‘to go around in circles’. 2. Jewish (from Hungary; Kertész): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname, or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Imre, Tibor, Arpad, Attila, Csaba, Istvan, Laslo, Sandor, Zoltan.
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How common is the last name Kertesz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kertesz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kertesz was ranked as the 39,111th most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 530 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 42,511th rank, representing a decline of 8.69%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 3.77% during the same period. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kertesz per 100,000 population also fell by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #42,511 | -8.69% |
| Count | 530 | 510 | -3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kertesz
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kertesz identify as White. In 2000, about 94.53% of people named Kertesz identified as White, decreasing slightly to 93.92% by 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase of 12.58% over the decade, rising from 4.53% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 93.92% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 4.53% | 5.1% | 12.58% |
| 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% |