Explore the Family Name Keesler
The meaning of Keesler
Americanized form of German Kiesler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Keesler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keesler increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,349 in popularity with a count of 1,622 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had slightly improved to 15,931 and the count had grown to 1,824. This represents a positive change of 2.56 in rank and an increase of 12.45% in the number of people with the Keesler surname. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a small rise from 0.6 to 0.62.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,349 | #15,931 | 2.56% |
| Count | 1,622 | 1,824 | 12.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.62 | 3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keesler
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals diverse ethnic identities associated with the Keesler surname. In 2000, White individuals made up the largest portion at 96.55%, however, this decreased slightly to 94.79% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic population from 0.99% to 1.70%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also grew from 1.36% to 1.75%. A new entry in 2010 was the American Indian and Alaskan Native category at 0.66% and Asian/Pacific Islander at 0.60%. The percentage of Black individuals remained stable at 0.49% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 94.79% | -1.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.36% | 1.75% | 28.68% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.7% | 71.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0% |