Explore the Family Name Kauf
The meaning of Kauf
German: variant of Kauff.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kauf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kauf has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kauf ranked 113,519th in popularity with a count of 143 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the surname had moved up to rank 113,155, with a total count of 155 individuals, marking an 8.39% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #113,519 | #113,155 | 0.32% |
| Count | 143 | 155 | 8.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kauf
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with the Kauf surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 95.1% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. The data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. However, there's a notable shift in 2010 when the surname Kauf begins to appear within the Hispanic community, though exact figures were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 95.48% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.23% | 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% |