Explore the Family Name Keilholtz
The meaning of Keilholtz
German: 1. probably a metonymic occupational name for a joiner or cabinet maker, from the name of a woodworking tool derived from Middle High German kīl ‘wedge, peg’. 2. nickname for a crude person, from a technical term for knotty wood, which must be worked with a Keil ‘wedge’.
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How common is the last name Keilholtz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keilholtz saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 69,428, but by 2010, it had dropped to 75,564, marking an 8.84% decline. Similarly, the number of individuals with this surname also fell from 264 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, a decrease of 3.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people having this surname also followed this trend, reducing from 0.1 to 0.09, reflecting a 10% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #75,564 | -8.84% |
| Count | 264 | 255 | -3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keilholtz
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keilholtz, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly White. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 97.35% to 98.43%, a change of 1.11%. In 2000, a small fraction, 1.89%, identified as Hispanic, however, no individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 98.43% | 1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |