Explore the Family Name Kerzner
The meaning of Kerzner
South German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a candlemaker, from Middle High German kerze ‘candle’, German Kerze + the agent suffix -(n)er. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Rina, Rivkah.
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How common is the last name Kerzner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kerzner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 52,500th most popular surname, while in 2010 it moved up slightly to the 52,482nd position, marking a 0.03% change. The count of individuals with this surname has also increased from 371 in 2000 to 395 in 2010, showing a 6.47% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #52,482 | 0.03% |
| Count | 371 | 395 | 6.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kerzner
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kerzner identify as White, with a percentage of 96.23 in 2000 and 95.70 in 2010, experiencing a decrease of 0.55%. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 2.70 in 2000 to 2.78 in 2010, which is a 2.96% change. The data was suppressed for privacy regarding other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.23% | 95.7% | -0.55% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.78% | 2.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |