Explore the Family Name Kather
The meaning of Kather
North German: variant of Kater.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kather in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kather has seen a decrease in popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kather was ranked 85,643rd in terms of commonality among U.S. surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 97,210th place, indicating a decline of 13.51%. The total count of people bearing the surname also decreased from 203 in 2000 to 187 in 2010, a reduction of 7.88%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kather per 100,000 population dropped by 25%, from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,643 | #97,210 | -13.51% |
| Count | 203 | 187 | -7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kather
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of Kathers identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage, however, saw a slight dip from 99.51% in 2000 to 96.79% in 2010. No individuals with the Kather surname identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year. Additionally, no individuals reported having two or more races in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.51% | 96.79% | -2.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |