Explore the Family Name Keiffer
The meaning of Keiffer
1. German: variant of Keifer and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Keiffer is very rare in Germany. 2. Altered form of German Kieffer (see Kiefer).
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How common is the last name Keiffer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keiffer has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Keiffer was ranked 21,510th most popular surname but jumped to 21,019th by 2010, marking a 2.28% increase. The actual count of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.51%, going from 1,132 in 2000 to 1,251 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.42.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,510 | #21,019 | 2.28% |
| Count | 1,132 | 1,251 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keiffer
When it comes to ethnicity, the Keiffer surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly from 96.38% to 94.96%. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the Hispanic population carrying the Keiffer name, jumping from 0.80% to 2.08%. The proportion of individuals with the Keiffer surname who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black was zero in both years. Meanwhile, the number of people identifying as two or more races decreased by 16.52%, and an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity was observed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.38% | 94.96% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.08% | 160% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 0.96% | -16.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.15% | 0% | 0% |