Explore the Family Name Kessenich
The meaning of Kessenich
German: habitational name from Kessenich near Bonn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kessenich in the United States?
The Kessenich surname was ranked 42,604 in popularity according to the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census and moved to 45,189 by 2010, indicating a decrease of 6.07%. In 2000, there were 479 individuals with this surname, which slightly dropped to 474 in 2010, a change of -1.04%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a decrease from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking an 11.11% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,604 | #45,189 | -6.07% |
| Count | 479 | 474 | -1.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kessenich
As per the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the Kessenich surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, with 95.82% in 2000 and 94.94% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.92%. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during both years. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 1.67% to 1.69%, while the Hispanic ethnicity experienced a significant rise from 1.04% to 1.69%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw new entries in 2010, with 1.05% of the Kessenichs identifying with this group, up from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 94.94% | -0.92% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 1.69% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1.69% | 62.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |