Explore the Family Name Kienzle
The meaning of Kienzle
South German: variant of Kuenzel. Some characteristic forenames: German Monika, Kurt, Frieda.
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How common is the last name Kienzle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kienzle witnessed a slight change between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the surname fell slightly from 22,753 in 2000 to 22,770 in 2010, marking a decline by about 0.07%. However, the count of individuals bearing the name increased by approximately 6.84%, from 1,053 to 1,125. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease of 2.56% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,753 | #22,770 | -0.07% |
| Count | 1,053 | 1,125 | 6.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kienzle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kienzle surname, information from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. While those identifying as White represented the highest percentage, this figure fell by around 2.30% over the decade. On the other hand, there was a significant rise in those identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 122.12%. Additionally, those indicating Asian/Pacific Islander heritage or identifying with two or more races grew by 40.35% and 103.51% respectively. There were no changes in individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.72% | 95.47% | -2.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.31% | 122.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.57% | 1.16% | 103.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.8% | 40.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |