Explore the Family Name Keehner
The meaning of Keehner
Americanized form of German Kühner (see Kuhner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keehner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keehner's popularity has seen moderate growth over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 41,924 out of all surnames in the U.S., and by 2010, its rank had improved to 40,432—a 3.56% increase. The number of people sharing this surname also increased from 488 to 541, a rise of 10.86%. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Keehner per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.18 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #40,432 | 3.56% |
| Count | 488 | 541 | 10.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keehner
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keehner, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, we see a predominantly White demographic. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White. The Hispanic representation saw a decrease from 3.48% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010, a significant reduction of 25.57%. The year 2010 marked an emergence of diversity among those with the Keehner surname, with 1.85% identifying as belonging to two or more races. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 95.01% | -0.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.48% | 2.59% | -25.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |