Explore the Family Name Kieper
The meaning of Kieper
German: 1. from the medieval personal name Kiepert, a vernacular form of Gebhardt. 2. variant of Küper (see Kuper).
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How common is the last name Kieper in the United States?
The surname Kieper, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 52,289th in terms of popularity, while by 2010 it had dropped to 54,637th place, representing a change of -4.49%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased marginally from 373 in 2000 to 377 in 2010, a growth rate of about 1.07%. The proportion per 100,000 of the population also saw a small decrease, going from 0.14 to 0.13 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #54,637 | -4.49% |
| Count | 373 | 377 | 1.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kieper
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Kieper identify as White. This number has slightly decreased from 97.59% in 2000 to 96.02% in 2010. There were no individuals recorded with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. In the 2010 census, however, there was a small percentage (2.12%) of individuals with this surname who identified as Hispanic, which was not recorded in 2000. Additionally, some individuals (1.33%) reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 96.02% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |