Explore the Family Name Kehres
The meaning of Kehres
German: probably from an ancient Germanic personal name, a variant of Gehres.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kehres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kehres saw a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 35,721 in popularity and by 2010, it had dropped to 36,154, marking a 1.21% decline in rank. Despite this fall in ranking, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 595 in 2000 to 620 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 4.2%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname decreased by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,721 | #36,154 | -1.21% |
| Count | 595 | 620 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kehres
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Kehres surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, virtually all (98.82% and 98.71% respectively) identified as such. Notably, there was a slight increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity, rising from 0.84% in 2000 to 0.97% in 2010, indicating a growth of 15.48%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remain at zero for both the years, suggesting that no individuals with the Kehres surname identified with these ethnic groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 98.71% | -0.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 0.97% | 15.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |