Explore the Family Name Kerwick
The meaning of Kerwick
1. Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Garmhaic, more commonly Anglicized as Kirby. 2. Americanized form of German Gerwig.
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How common is the last name Kerwick in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kerwick has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kerwick ranked 69,854th in popularity with a count of 262 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 75,799 with a count of 254 people, marking a change of -8.51% in ranking and -3.05% in the number of instances. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #75,799 | -8.51% |
| Count | 262 | 254 | -3.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerwick
In terms of ethnic identity, the data compiled by the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Kerwick surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity. In 2000, 97.71% of Kerwicks identified as white, dropping marginally to 97.64% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 97.64% | -0.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |