Explore the Family Name Kiesow
The meaning of Kiesow
German: habitational name from Kiesow, a place near the Baltic port of Stralsund. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ernst, Lutz, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kiesow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kiesow saw a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kiesow was ranked as the 35,342nd most popular surname in the United States with 603 individuals carrying it, or a proportion of 0.22 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank dropped slightly to the 36,477th position while the count increased just a bit to 613, reducing the proportion to 0.21 per 100,000 people, thus indicating a decrease in popularity by -3.21 in terms of ranking and -4.55 in proportion.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,342 | #36,477 | -3.21% |
| Count | 603 | 613 | 1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiesow
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the Kiesow surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.67% of those with the surname were categorized under White. This figure slightly decreased to 98.37% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not have any recorded instances for this surname in both years. There was a single instance in 2000 of the surname being associated with two or more races, but this was not the case in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 98.37% | -0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |