Explore the Family Name Kess
The meaning of Kess
German: from a pet form of the personal name Cornelius.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kess in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kess has seen an increase in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 51,352, whereas it moved up to rank 49,999 in 2010, indicating a 2.63% rise. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 381 to 419 during this period, marking a near 10% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #49,999 | 2.63% |
| Count | 381 | 419 | 9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kess
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kess. Between 2000 and 2010, there was no notable change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, those identifying as White decreased from 59.58% to 52.03%, a drop of 12.67%. Those identifying as Black saw an increase of 15.37%, rising from 38.06% to 43.91%. There was a small but significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.31% to 1.67%) and those claiming two or more races (0 to 1.91%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.58% | 52.03% | -12.67% |
| Black | 38.06% | 43.91% | 15.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.91% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.67% | 27.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |