Explore the Family Name Kes
The meaning of Kes
1. Dutch (mainly Edam-Volendam): from a pet form of the personal name Cornelis (see Cornelius). 2. Turkish (Keş): nickname or metonymic occupational name from keş, a kind of dairy product.
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How common is the last name Kes in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kes" has seen an increase between the years 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname improved from the 67,725th most common in 2000 to the 60,505th in 2010, marking a 10.66% change. There was also a rise in the count of individuals with this surname, jumping from 272 to 333, an increase of 22.43%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people increased by 10.0%, moving from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,725 | #60,505 | 10.66% |
| Count | 272 | 333 | 22.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kes
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Kes" also underwent some changes between 2000 and 2010, as shown in the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 67.65% to 69.07%, there was a decrease of 21.42% in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Interestingly, the census revealed new ethnic identities tied to the Kes surname that were previously unrepresented or suppressed for privacy in 2000. By 2010, 3.90% of those with the surname identified with two or more races, and 2.10% identified as Black. However, no change was observed in the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.65% | 69.07% | 2.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 29.04% | 22.82% | -21.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |