Explore the Family Name Keber
The meaning of Keber
1. German: probably a variant of Käber (see Kaber). 2. Slovenian: nickname from keber ‘beetle, chafer’, a colloquial loanword from German (see Kafer).
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How common is the last name Keber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keber's popularity saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keber ranked 62,396th in popularity but slipped to 65,782nd by 2010, marking a -5.43% change. The count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable during this period, increasing slightly from 300 to 301. However, the proportion of people named Keber per 100,000 decreased by -9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #65,782 | -5.43% |
| Count | 300 | 301 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keber
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Keber identified as White for both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this group accounted for 98% of all Kebler, but saw a minor decrease to 96.35% by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, though, the Hispanic population emerged within this timeframe, accounting for 1.66% of individuals with the Keber surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 96.35% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.66% | 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% |