Find out how popular the last name Kerbs is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kerbs.

Kerbs, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kerbs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kerbs in America

Kerbs is the 30538th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kerbs surname appeared 764 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kerbs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kerbs to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kerbs

The surname Kerbs is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the Old English word "cyrb" or "cryrbe," meaning a ridge or curve. This suggests that the name was likely initially given to someone who resided near a prominent ridge or curved landform.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Crybbe." This ancient manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a detailed survey of landholdings and properties across England and parts of Wales. The presence of the name in this crucial document underscores its longstanding association with the English landscape.

During the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings, including "Kirbe," "Kyrbe," and "Kerbe." These variations reflect the fluid nature of name spellings in medieval times, often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Kerbs include William Kerbe (c. 1350-1415), a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire, and John Kyrbe (c. 1420-1487), a respected merchant and alderman in the City of London. In the 16th century, Thomas Kerbs (1512-1578) was a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Cambridge.

The surname Kerbs also has connections to various place names across England. For instance, the village of Kerby in Leicestershire likely derived its name from the Old English words "cyrb" and "by," meaning a ridge settlement. Similarly, the hamlet of Kirby in Nottinghamshire may have originated from a similar linguistic root.

Other noteworthy figures with the surname Kerbs include:

1. Robert Kerbs (1650-1712), a prominent English architect known for his work on several churches and stately homes.
2. Elizabeth Kerbs (1725-1793), a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of British flora.
3. Samuel Kerbs (1778-1844), a skilled cartographer and surveyor who created detailed maps of various English counties.
4. Mary Ann Kerbs (1815-1891), an influential educator and advocate for women's rights in the Victorian era.
5. George Kerbs (1867-1932), a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early automotive technologies.

The surname Kerbs has a rich history deeply rooted in the English landscape and culture, with its origins dating back to the medieval period. From landowners and scholars to architects and naturalists, the name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kerbs

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kerbs.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kerbs was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kerbs has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kerbs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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