Explore the Family Name Kietzmann
The meaning of Kietzmann
1. East German: topographic name for someone living in a fisherman’s cottage, derived from a Germanized form of Sorbian chyža ‘hut’, or a habitational name for someone from any of the places in eastern Germany called Kietz, named with this word. 2. German: occupational name for a basketmaker or for a peddler carrying a basket, derived from the dialect word Kieze ‘basket’. Compare Kitzmann.
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How common is the last name Kietzmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kietzmann saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 101,654th in popularity and this position slightly dipped by 1.5% to 103,181st in 2010. However, the number of people carrying this surname increased by 6.1% from 164 in 2000 to 174 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 did not change over that decade, remaining at an average rate of 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #103,181 | -1.5% |
| Count | 164 | 174 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kietzmann
Concerning ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of those with the Kietzmann surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.56% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 95.98% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Kietzmann surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these two census years. Furthermore, there were also no individuals who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 95.98% | -1.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |