Explore the Family Name Kiefner
The meaning of Kiefner
German: variant of Kiefer 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiefner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kiefner's popularity decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kiefner was ranked as the 66,476th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, its rank had lowered to 71,886th. This represents an approximately 8.14% decrease in rank. During the same time period, the count of individuals bearing the surname also saw a slight reduction, moving from 278 in 2000 to 271 in 2010 – a drop of roughly 2.52%. The proportion of Kiefners per 100,000 people also fell by about 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #71,886 | -8.14% |
| Count | 278 | 271 | -2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiefner
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kiefner surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, 96.76% of Kiefners identified as White, and this percentage rose to 99.26% by 2010. The Census data shows no Kiefners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Therefore, over this decade, there was no change in these categories for the ethnic identity of individuals with the Kiefner surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.76% | 99.26% | 2.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |