Explore the Family Name Kerwood
The meaning of Kerwood
English (mainly Oxfordshire): variant of Kirkwood or Curwood, an unexplained Devonshire name.
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How common is the last name Kerwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kerwood has seen some changes in its popularity over the years. In 2000, the name ranked 38,141st in popularity with a count of 546 individuals bearing the surname. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to 39,281st, and the count increased to 560 individuals, indicating a modest 2.56% growth. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname Kerwood has actually decreased by 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,141 | #39,281 | -2.99% |
| Count | 546 | 560 | 2.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerwood
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kerwood identify as White, making up 97.25% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.61% in 2010. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander among those with this surname was at 1.10% in 2000 but was suppressed for privacy in 2010. There were also notable changes in other ethnic identities. For instance, those identifying as Hispanic or of two or more races started to appear in 2010, accounting for 1.61% and 0.89% respectively. However, there were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.25% | 96.61% | -0.66% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |