Explore the Family Name Kieler
The meaning of Kieler
North German and Danish: topographic name for someone living by a long narrow bay or habitational name for someone from the city of Kiel in Schleswig-Holstein (see Kiel). Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Morten.
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How common is the last name Kieler in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kieler" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,522nd in terms of prevalence but dropped to 43,885th by 2010, marking a decrease of 23.54%. The total count of people bearing this name also fell from 599 in 2000 to 491 in 2010, showing an 18.03% drop. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 population declined from 0.22 to 0.17, signifying a 22.73% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,522 | #43,885 | -23.54% |
| Count | 599 | 491 | -18.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kieler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kieler" also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A majority of the bearers of the surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.00% in 2000 to 97.15% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races rose slightly from 0.83% to 1.02%, indicating a change of 22.89%. The census data for 2010 also showed a new emergence of Hispanic identification at 1.22%, which wasn't present in 2000. There were no individuals who self-identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98% | 97.15% | -0.87% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.83% | 1.02% | 22.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |