Explore the Family Name Kerton
The meaning of Kerton
English (Somerset): 1. variant of Kirton. 2. variant of Cureton.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kerton has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 105,374th and by 2010, it had fallen to 128,249th—a decline of 21.71%. The count or frequency of this surname went down as well from 157 individuals in 2000 to 133 in 2010, indicating a 15.29% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 also dropped by 16.67% from 0.06 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #105,374 | #128,249 | -21.71% |
| Count | 157 | 133 | -15.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerton
Regarding ethnic identity, the information from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for those bearing the Kerton surname from 2000 to 2010. However, there was an increase in the White category from 89.17% in 2000 to 90.23% in 2010 - a rise of 1.19%. During the same period, there was a significant decrease of Hispanic representation from 3.18% to zero. Additionally, the Black category saw an increase from 5.10% to 6.02%, marking an 18.04% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.17% | 90.23% | 1.19% |
| Black | 5.1% | 6.02% | 18.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |