Explore the Family Name Keppel
The meaning of Keppel
1. German: variant of Käppel (see Kappel). 2. Dutch (also Van Keppel): habitational name for someone from Hoog- and Laag-Keppel in Gelderland. 3. Altered form of German Köppel (see Koppel).
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How common is the last name Keppel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Keppel" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 20,711th in 2000 to 21,811th in 2010, marking a decline of 5.31%. Despite this drop in ranking, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased marginally from 1,187 in 2000 to 1,192 in 2010, constituting a growth of 0.42%. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100k decreased by 9.09% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,711 | #21,811 | -5.31% |
| Count | 1,187 | 1,192 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.4 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keppel
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Keppel surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 94.95% in 2000 to 94.04% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity among those with the surname was Black, increasing from 2.70% to 2.85% over the decade. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as having two or more races, rising from 0.84% in 2000 to 1.34% in 2010. Additionally, the data for 2010 included individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent for the first time, while the proportion of Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 94.04% | -0.96% |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.85% | 5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 1.34% | 59.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.09% | -0.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |