Explore the Family Name Kiessling
The meaning of Kiessling
German: variant of Kiesling. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Bodo, Otto, Bernhard, Dieter, Gerd, Gerhard, Hans, Hermann, Wolf.
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How common is the last name Kiessling in the United States?
The surname Kiessling has shown a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kiessling was ranked 27,235th in popularity and increased to rank 25,865 in 2010, reflecting a 5.03% change. The number of people carrying this surname also rose from 835 in 2000 to 951 in 2010, marking a 13.89% growth. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which saw a minor increase from 0.31 to 0.32 over the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,235 | #25,865 | 5.03% |
| Count | 835 | 951 | 13.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.32 | 3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiessling
When it comes to ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Kiessling, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts. Interestingly, the Kiessling surname was associated with Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities in 2010 but not in 2000. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as two or more races increased by 16.67%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a notable jump of 51.52%. However, the majority of individuals with the Kiessling surname identified as White, though the percentage dropped slightly from 96.89% in 2000 to 95.48% in 2010. No American Indian and Alaskan Native identity was reported for this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.48% | -1.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 2% | 51.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.84% | 16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.74% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |