Explore the Family Name Kiehne
The meaning of Kiehne
German: variant of Kiehn. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiehne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kiehne saw an increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,880th most common surname and by 2010, it climbed up to the 50,960th spot, a change of 7.14%. The number of people carrying this surname also rose by 16.52% during this period, from 351 in 2000 to 409 in 2010. This resulted in a proportionate increase from 0.13 per 100k population in 2000 to 0.14 per 100k in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #50,960 | 7.14% |
| Count | 351 | 409 | 16.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiehne
When looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Kiehne, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with this surname identify as White, holding steady at around 92% over the decade. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 47.12% from 3.99% in 2000 to 5.87% in 2010. A small percentage identify with two or more races, which slightly decreased by 14.04% from 2.28% to 1.96%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 91.44% | -0.94% |
| Hispanic | 3.99% | 5.87% | 47.12% |
| Two or More Races | 2.28% | 1.96% | -14.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |