Explore the Family Name Keefner
The meaning of Keefner
Americanized form of German Küfner, a variant of Küfer (see Kiefer). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keefner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keefner was ranked 67,522nd in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 69,392nd place by 2010, a change of -2.77%. The count of individuals with this surname increased from 273 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, an increase of 3.66%. The proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.1 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #69,392 | -2.77% |
| Count | 273 | 283 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keefner
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Keefner surname identify as White, accounting for 96.70% in 2000 and dropping slightly to 92.58% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or their data was suppressed for privacy in both years. However, there was a notable increase in those reporting two or more races (from 0 to 2.47%) and those identifying as Hispanic (from 0 to 2.12%) between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 92.58% | -4.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |