Explore the Family Name Kehl
The meaning of Kehl
German: 1. habitational name from any of various places so named, notably the town across the Rhine from Strasbourg. 2. from Middle High German kel(e) ‘throat’, hence a nickname possibly for someone with a goiter or perhaps with a distinctively throaty voice. 3. variant of Köhl (see Kohl). 4. topographic name from a northern German field name of unexplained etymology. Compare Cale and Kale.
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How common is the last name Kehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kehl mildly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,660th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it slipped to 12,370th place, signifying a drop of 6.09%. Despite this downward trend in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname Kehl slightly increased from 2,465 in 2000 to 2,514 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 1.99%. However, when considering its proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 6.59%, falling from 0.91 in 2000 to 0.85 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,660 | #12,370 | -6.09% |
| Count | 2,465 | 2,514 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 0.85 | -6.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kehl
The Decennial U.S. Census data also sheds light on the ethnic identity linked to the surname Kehl. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a minor decrease from 96.84% in 2000 to 94.95% in 2010. The representation of other ethnic identities among those bearing the Kehl surname saw interesting changes during this period. For instance, people identifying as Hispanic constituted 0.69% in 2000, but this percentage surged by 147.83% to reach 1.71% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 0.57% to 1.19%, marking an increase of 108.77%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races also experienced growth, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.95% | -1.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.71% | 147.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.31% | 14.91% |
| Black | 0.57% | 1.19% | 108.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.64% | 20.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.2% | -16.67% |