Explore the Family Name Kelsheimer
The meaning of Kelsheimer
German: habitational name for someone from a small place called Kehlsheim in Bavaria (at the confluence of the Altmuehl and the Danube).
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How common is the last name Kelsheimer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kelsheimer has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,273rd, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 65,244th spot, an increase of 7.16%. The number of people with the Kelsheimer surname also increased during this time period, from 260 to 304, marking a significant growth rate of 16.92%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 did not see any change, remaining steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #65,244 | 7.16% |
| Count | 260 | 304 | 16.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelsheimer
When discussing the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Kelsheimer surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, a substantial 99.62% identified as such, but this figure slightly decreased to 97.37% by 2010. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. Interestingly, there were no individuals with the Kelsheimer surname who identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, this group accounted for 1.97% of individuals with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.62% | 97.37% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |