Explore the Family Name Kerzman
The meaning of Kerzman
Americanized form of South German Kerzmann: occupational name for someone who made or sold candles, from Middle High German kerze ‘candle’ + man ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kerzman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kerzman saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,022 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to rank 78,316, marking an 8.74% decline. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dipped during this period, dropping from 252 to 244, a decrease of 3.17%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kerzman per 100,000 population decreased by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #78,316 | -8.74% |
| Count | 252 | 244 | -3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerzman
In reference to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kerzman, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is overwhelmingly identified as White. In 2000, 94.44% of those with the surname Kerzman identified as White, which slightly increased to 95.90% by 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander fell from 2.78% in 2000 to zero by 2010. No data was reported for those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 95.9% | 1.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.78% | 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% |