Explore the Family Name Kertis
The meaning of Kertis
Altered form of Hungarian Kertesz.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kertis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Kertis' has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 57,849 in 2000, it dropped to 61,745 by 2010, indicating a 6.73% decrease. Similarly, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 329 to 325 during the same period, marking a 1.22% change. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 8.33%, indicating that the surname became less common over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #61,745 | -6.73% |
| Count | 329 | 325 | -1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kertis
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Kertis' was predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. This ethnic identity remained nearly consistent from 2000 to 2010, with a minuscule decrease of 0.05%. In 2000, 1.82% identified as Hispanic. However, by 2010, no individuals reported Hispanic ethnicity. A small percentage (1.52% in 2000 and 1.54% in 2010) identified as Black, showing a minor increase. There were no recorded instances of the Kertis surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 96% | -0.05% |
| Black | 1.52% | 1.54% | 1.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |