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

Keres, 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 Keres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keres in America

Keres is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keres surname appeared 106 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 Keres.

The history of the last name Keres

The surname KERES is of Hungarian origin and dates back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the village of Keres, located in the county of Nógrád, northern Hungary. The name itself is derived from the old Hungarian word "keres," which means "to search" or "to seek."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KERES surname can be found in a document from 1272, which mentions a person named "Petrus dictus Keres" (Peter called Keres). This suggests that the name was already in use during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the KERES family was recorded as owning land and property in the village of Keres, further solidifying the connection between the surname and the geographical location. Several members of the family were mentioned in legal documents and land records from that time.

The KERES surname has also been linked to the village of Keresszeg, located in the county of Zala, western Hungary. It is possible that some individuals with this surname originated from that area as well.

Notable individuals with the surname KERES include:

1. János Keres (1590-1654), a Hungarian noble and landowner who played a significant role in the defense of the town of Eger during the Ottoman-Hungarian Wars.

2. Miklós Keres (1734-1802), a Hungarian mathematician and astronomer who made important contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.

3. Kázmér Keres (1803-1876), a Hungarian poet and writer who was a prominent figure in the Hungarian literary scene during the 19th century.

4. Eszter Keres (1872-1948), a Hungarian educator and women's rights activist who founded several schools and advocated for equal education opportunities for girls.

5. Géza Keres (1912-1992), a Hungarian-born chess grandmaster who was one of the strongest players in the world during the mid-20th century.

While the KERES surname has its roots in Hungary, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing this name found in various countries around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keres

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

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 Keres 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.

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 Keres was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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