Explore the Family Name Keffeler
The meaning of Keffeler
Altered form of North German Kevelaer, Dutch Van Kevelaar, a habitational name for someone from Kevelaer near Cleves (Germany).
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How common is the last name Keffeler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Keffeler has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it was ranked 76,700 in terms of prevalence, but this fell to 79,598 by 2010, marking a 3.78% drop. However, the count of individuals with this last name slightly increased from 233 in 2000 to 239 in 2010, representing a 2.58% rise. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a decline of 11.11%, moving from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #79,598 | -3.78% |
| Count | 233 | 239 | 2.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keffeler
In terms of the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Keffeler surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority identify as White. This demographic represented 95.71% in 2000, slightly increasing to 95.82% in 2010. An interesting shift occurred within the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which rose from 0.00% in 2000 to 2.09% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 2.58% in 2000 to 2.09% a decade later. The other categories, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00% for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 95.82% | 0.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.58% | 2.09% | -18.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |