Explore the Family Name Kegerreis
The meaning of Kegerreis
Altered form of South German Kegreis: from a variant of Kägersch, a Swabian nickname for a petty thief or pilferer, one of numerous derivations from Middle High German kagelster ‘magpie’. The surname Kegreis is very rare in Germany. Compare Kagarise.
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How common is the last name Kegerreis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kegerreis saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,827 in popularity but fell to 54,990 by 2010, a decrease of 4.09%. However, the number of people carrying the Kegerreis last name actually increased slightly from 368 in 2000 to 374 in 2010, showing a growth of 1.63%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14% during this period, moving from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,827 | #54,990 | -4.09% |
| Count | 368 | 374 | 1.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kegerreis
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kegerreis, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, remained predominantly White over the years. In 2000, 97.01% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 97.86% in 2010. There was a presence of Hispanic ethnicity in 2000 at 1.63%, but such data was not recorded in 2010. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.86% | 0.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |