Explore the Family Name Kiep
The meaning of Kiep
Dutch and North German: variant of Kip.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kiep has seen notable changes in its popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 131,366th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 123,064th position, marking a 6.32% increase in rank. The number of individuals with this last name also increased during this period from 119 to 140, indicating a growth of 17.65%. Moreover, the proportion of the population with the Kiep surname rose from 0.04 per 100,000 to 0.05 per 100,000, reflecting a 25% climb.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,366 | #123,064 | 6.32% |
| Count | 119 | 140 | 17.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiep
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Kiep surname between 2000 and 2010. There was a slight decrease in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname, falling from 15.13% to 14.29%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with the Kiep surname showed a minor growth, moving from 78.15% to 79.29%. Notably, there were no Black or Hispanic individuals recorded with this last name in 2000, but by 2010, the Black community accounted for 3.57% while the Hispanic representation disappeared. The figures for those identifying as two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.15% | 79.29% | 1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.13% | 14.29% | -5.55% |
| Black | 0% | 3.57% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |