Explore the Family Name Keitel
The meaning of Keitel
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name from Yiddish keytl ‘small chain, hook’. 2. German: nickname (mainly) for the youngest son from Middle High German kīde, kīt ‘sprout, offspring’. 3. German: nickname for a crude person or a ruffian from Middle High German kīdel ‘wedge, ruffian’. See Keidel. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Gunther, Hans. Jewish Herschel.
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How common is the last name Keitel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Keitel has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Keitel was ranked 42,289th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 45,653rd position, representing a change of -7.95%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 483 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, marking a -3.11% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by -11.11% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #45,653 | -7.95% |
| Count | 483 | 468 | -3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keitel
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Keitel, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to white ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals bearing the surname identified as white, with a negligible increase of 0.08% across the decade. The representation of other ethnicities remained relatively low. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black was 1.07% in 2010, up from zero in 2000, while individuals of Hispanic descent saw a decrease from 1.24% to 1.07%. Those reporting two or more races declined by -35.54%, and there were no reported changes for American Indian and Alaskan Native identification.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 95.73% | 0.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 1.07% | -35.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.24% | 1.07% | -13.71% |
| Black | 0% | 1.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |