Explore the Family Name Kehs
The meaning of Kehs
Americanized form of German Käse (see Kase 1), a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of cheese, more often Americanized as Case.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kehs in the United States?
The surname "Kehs" has seen subtle shifts in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 65,862th in terms of prevalence. However, by 2010, it dropped to the 69,170th spot, marking a decline of 5.02%. Despite this decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname slightly increased from 281 in 2000 to 284 in 2010 – a modest growth of 1.07%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #69,170 | -5.02% |
| Count | 281 | 284 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kehs
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the "Kehs" surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it's predominantly tied to White ethnicity. In 2000, approximately 97.51% of those carrying the Kehs surname identified as White. This figure slightly decreased to 97.18% in 2010, reflecting a minor change of -0.34%. There were also small percentages (1.78% in 2000) who identified as Hispanic, but this number dropped to zero by the 2010 census. No significant data was found linking this surname to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 97.18% | -0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |