Explore the Family Name Kiesewetter
The meaning of Kiesewetter
German (mainly Saxony and Silesia): apparently from Middle High German kiesen ‘to choose or test’ (see Kieser) + wetter ‘weather’, hence a nickname for someone who forecast the weather.
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How common is the last name Kiesewetter in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kiesewetter saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 44,738 in 2000 to 43,811 in 2010, marking a change of 2.07%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 8.85% during this decade, moving from 452 to 492. Despite these changes, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #43,811 | 2.07% |
| Count | 452 | 492 | 8.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiesewetter
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kiesewetter, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census presents some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, individuals who identified as White made up the majority at 97.57%, but this percentage experienced a slight decrease to 95.93% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic were not represented in 2000 but emerged in 2010, comprising 1.02% and 1.22% respectively. Additionally, individuals identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.33% in 2000 to 1.83% in 2010. People identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native had no representation in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.57% | 95.93% | -1.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.83% | 37.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |