Explore the Family Name Kesner
The meaning of Kesner
German: variant of Kastner or Gessner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kesner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kesner has experienced a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked as the 14,590th most popular surname, dropping to 14,943rd by 2010; this represents a small decrease of about 2.42%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kesner surname increased from 1,871 in 2000 to 1,980 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.83%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,590 | #14,943 | -2.42% |
| Count | 1,871 | 1,980 | 5.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kesner
On the topic of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some significant shifts among those carrying the Kesner surname between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a substantial increase of 134.82%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or with two or more races also saw increases of 30.23%, 34.88%, and 33.33% respectively. The proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a minor increase of 18.75%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.50%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.94% | 93.54% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.63% | 134.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.36% | 33.33% |
| Black | 0.86% | 1.16% | 34.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.76% | 18.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.56% | 30.23% |