Explore the Family Name Keppler
The meaning of Keppler
German: variant of Kepler. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Dietmar, Ernst, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Keppler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keppler has increased significantly over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 13,530, while in 2010 it jumped to rank 11,209 - an improvement of 17.15%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 2,060 in 2000 to 2,820 in 2010, a substantial rise of 36.89%. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Keppler per 100,000 also increased by 26.32% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,530 | #11,209 | 17.15% |
| Count | 2,060 | 2,820 | 36.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.96 | 26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keppler
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity associated with the surname Keppler shows some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the surname identify as White, although this figure slightly decreased from 96.07% in 2000 to 94.36% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the largest increase, growing by 64.00% to reach 2.87% in 2010. There was also a significant increase in individuals identifying with two or more races, increasing by 41.03% to 1.10%. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight decrease of 5.88%, and Black saw a modest increase of 17.95%. American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented in the 2000 data but accounted for 0.25% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.07% | 94.36% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 2.87% | 64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.78% | 1.1% | 41.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.02% | 0.96% | -5.88% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0.46% | 17.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |