Explore the Family Name Kelner
The meaning of Kelner
1. Czech and Polish: occupational or status name from German Kellner ‘cellarman’. 2. Dutch: variant of Kellner. This surname is rare in the Netherlands. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name from German Kellner or Yiddish kelner ‘waiter’. Compare Kellner. 4. English: variant of Kilner. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Aron, Sarra, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Kelner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kelner has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,288th most common surname and this dropped to 40,494th place by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 14.75%. The actual count of people with the surname has also decreased from 604 in 2000 to 540 in 2010. This represents a 10.6% decrease in the number of individuals bearing the surname Kelner. Similarly, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the census data indicates a decrease from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010, a drop of around 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #40,494 | -14.75% |
| Count | 604 | 540 | -10.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelner
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the Kelner surname, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it predominantly aligns with those who identify as White. In 2000, 96.03% of those with the Kelner surname identified as White and this figure slightly reduced to 95.74% by 2010. A small percentage of Kelners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, however, this group was not represented in the 2010 data. The representation of Kelners identifying with two or more races increased by 24.16%, from 1.49% in 2000 to 1.85% in 2010. Additionally, there was an increase of 31.31% in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.99% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. There were no registered occurrences of Kelners identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.03% | 95.74% | -0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.85% | 24.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.3% | 31.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |