Explore the Family Name Kehrer
The meaning of Kehrer
German: 1. topographic name for someone living by a bend in a road, from a derivative of Kehr 1. 2. occupational name for a cleaner, from an agent derivative of Middle Low German or Middle High German kēren ‘to sweep’. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Franz, Helmut, Willi, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Kehrer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kehrer decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kehrer ranked 21,832nd in popularity among all surnames, but it slipped to 23,515th by 2010, representing a decrease of 7.71%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also dropped slightly, from 1,110 in 2000 to 1,080 in 2010, marking a 2.7% reduction. Moreover, the proportion of people named Kehrer for every 100,000 U.S. residents fell by 9.76%, indicating that less people carried this surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,832 | #23,515 | -7.71% |
| Count | 1,110 | 1,080 | -2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.37 | -9.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kehrer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity tied to the surname Kehrer. While the majority remained White (96.02% in 2010, down from 96.94% in 2000), other ethnic identities associated with this surname showed more significant changes. For instance, the percentage of Kehrers identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 1.17% in 2000 to 2.41% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander declined by 36.11% during the same period. Additionally, the number of Kehrers identifying with two or more ethnicities increased by 15.28%. It should be noted that there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 96.02% | -0.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 2.41% | 105.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.83% | 15.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.46% | -36.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |