Explore the Family Name Kaefer
The meaning of Kaefer
German (Käfer): see Kafer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaefer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaefer saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,849 with 322 individuals bearing the name, while in 2010, the ranking improved to 56,310 and the count increased to 363. This represents a 4.31% improvement in rank and a 12.73% increase in the number of people with the surname. However, the proportion of people named Kaefer per 100,000 remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #56,310 | 4.31% |
| Count | 322 | 363 | 12.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaefer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the Kaefer surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, 98.76% identified as White, which slightly dropped to 97.52% in 2010. While there was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the Kaefers in either year, there was a small emergence of Hispanic identity by 2010, making up 1.93% of the Kaefers.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.76% | 97.52% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |