Explore the Family Name Kienle
The meaning of Kienle
German: from a pet form of Kiene, common especially in Austria and Swabia. Some characteristic forenames: German Juergen, Otto, Gerhard, Hans, Hilde, Kurt, Rainer.
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How common is the last name Kienle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kienle saw a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dipped from 48,380 to 50,362, indicating a drop of 4.1 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the Kienle surname increased marginally by 1.22 percent, from 410 in 2000 to 415 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Kienle surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,380 | #50,362 | -4.1% |
| Count | 410 | 415 | 1.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kienle
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Kienle surname is predominantly associated with the white ethnicity. In 2000, 98.78 percent of those with the surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 97.11 percent in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among individuals with the Kienle surname in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no data was recorded for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.78% | 97.11% | -1.69% |
| 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% |