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

Kernisant, 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 Kernisant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kernisant in America

Kernisant is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kernisant surname appeared 102 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 Kernisant.

The history of the last name Kernisant

The surname Kernisant is of French origin, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Normandy, where it was likely derived from a combination of the Old French words "kern" (meaning "battle" or "strife") and "sanant" (meaning "healing" or "curing"). This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, potentially referring to someone who provided medical aid on the battlefield.

Records from the 13th century indicate that the name was also spelled as Kernisaunt and Kernizant during this period. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Raoul Kernisant, a Norman knight who fought in the Third Crusade (1189-1192) under King Richard I of England.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various medieval manuscripts and documents, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which recorded landowners in England at the time. One notable entry is that of Robert Kernisant, who held lands in the county of Somerset.

By the 15th century, the name had spread beyond its Norman roots and could be found in various parts of France and England. In 1487, Jean Kernisant, a French scholar and theologian, was born in the city of Rouen. He is known for his writings on religious doctrine and his involvement in the theological debates of the time.

As the centuries progressed, the name Kernisant continued to be associated with notable individuals. In the 17th century, Pierre Kernisant (1622-1694) was a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to Canada and worked among the indigenous populations, establishing missions and converting many to Christianity.

Another prominent figure was Émilie Kernisant (1789-1871), a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and can be found in various art museums across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Kernisant was also found in the United Kingdom. One individual of note was Sir William Kernisant (1814-1892), a British politician and Member of Parliament who played a role in the reform of child labor laws and advocated for education for the working class.

While the surname Kernisant may not be as widespread today as it was in its earlier centuries, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of family names that have shaped the cultural and historical landscape of both France and England over the course of many centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kernisant

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

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

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