Explore the Family Name Kievit
The meaning of Kievit
Dutch: nickname from kievit ‘peewit, lapwing’ (of onomatopoeic origin), a common bird of coastal marshlands, or possibly a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by a signboard with the image of this bird.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kievit in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kievit has seen some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 43,955, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly in rank to 45,026, reflecting a decrease of 2.44%. Despite this drop in ranking, the absolute count of individuals with the Kievit surname actually increased by 3.03% during this period, going from 462 in 2000 to 476 in 2010. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,026 | -2.44% |
| Count | 462 | 476 | 3.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kievit
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kievit also saw shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.28% in this group, falling from 96.75% in 2000 to 94.54% in 2010. The most notable change occurred among those identifying with two or more races; this group experienced a significant increase of 107.24%, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. There was also a fresh emergence of Hispanic identification within this surname, which went from 0% in 2000 to 2.10% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.54% | -2.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 3.15% | 107.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |