Explore the Family Name Keiner
The meaning of Keiner
German: from a shortened form of the personal name Kagenher, from Old High German gagan ‘against’ + heri ‘army’. In Thuringia and Hesse (eastern part) from a short form of the personal name Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Adelheid, Mathias.
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How common is the last name Keiner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Keiner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keiner was ranked 50055th in terms of commonality among U.S surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 48256th position, marking a 3.59% increase in rank. The number of individuals carrying this surname also experienced an uptick during this period, with the count increasing from 393 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, a rise of 11.45%. However, the proportion of Keiners per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.15, indicating that while its popularity grew, it did so roughly in line with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,055 | #48,256 | 3.59% |
| Count | 393 | 438 | 11.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keiner
The Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Keiner surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a minor change in the ethnicity breakdown. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Keiners, rising slightly from 96.95% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. There were no Keiners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Keiners identifying with two or more races in 2010, which wasn't present in 2000. On the other hand, the proportion of Hispanic Keiners dropped from 2.29% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 97.03% | 0.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |