Explore the Family Name Keicher
The meaning of Keicher
1. German: from the East Prussian dialect word Keicher ‘small cake, pastry’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a pastrycook. 2. South German: from Middle High German kūchen ‘to gasp for breath’, hence a nickname for an asthmatic or someone perpetually out of breath. Compare Kiker and Kyker.
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How common is the last name Keicher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keicher saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keicher was ranked the 52,403rd most common surname in the United States, however, by 2010, it had dropped to the 61,123rd position, marking a decrease of 16.64 percent. The count of individuals bearing this surname also declined from 372 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, a drop of 11.56 percent. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the Keicher surname fell by 21.43 percent from 0.14 to 0.11 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,403 | #61,123 | -16.64% |
| Count | 372 | 329 | -11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keicher
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Keicher surname. In 2000, 94.62 percent of Keichers identified as White, increasing slightly to 95.74 percent in 2010. While there were no reported Keichers of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in both years, there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, falling by 38.97 percent from 3.49 percent in 2000 to just 2.13 percent in 2010. Interestingly, in 2000, a small percentage (1.34 percent) of Keichers were of two or more races, however, there were none reported in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 95.74% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.49% | 2.13% | -38.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |