Explore the Family Name Kehler
The meaning of Kehler
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Kehl (see Kehl). 2. variant of Köhler (see Kohler).
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How common is the last name Kehler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kehler has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kehler was ranked at 19,734 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to the 20,125th rank, marking a drop of 1.98%. However, the count of individuals with the Kehler surname increased from 1,263 to 1,327 during this time period, an increase of 5.07%. The proportion per 100k people also slightly decreased by 4.26%, from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #20,125 | -1.98% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,327 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.45 | -4.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kehler
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kehler surname saw noticeable changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.60% to 93.59%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.19% to 2.64%, a change of 121.85%. Other ethnic identities associated with the surname Kehler in 2010 that were not present in 2000 include Asian/Pacific Islander (0.90%), Black (0.38%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.45%). Those identifying as two or more races also saw a rise from 1.58% to 2.03%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 93.59% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.64% | 121.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.03% | 28.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |