Explore the Family Name Kifer
The meaning of Kifer
German, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kiefer.
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How common is the last name Kifer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kifer experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kifer was ranked 15,870th most common surname in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to the 17,596th position, marking a decline of approximately 10.88%. During this same period, the count of individuals with the surname also decreased by 5.11%, from 1,683 people in 2000 to 1,597 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people named Kifer per 100,000 U.S. residents fell by 12.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,870 | #17,596 | -10.88% |
| Count | 1,683 | 1,597 | -5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.54 | -12.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kifer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kifer also saw some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority of those bearing the surname identified as White - roughly 94.89% in 2000 and 93.99% in 2010 - there were noticeable increases among other ethnicities. The percentage identifying as Hispanic rose significantly, from 0.71% to 1.13%, marking a 59.15% increase. Additionally, the Black ethnicity category inclined from 0.59% to 0.75%, indicating a 27.12% increase. The proportion of Kifers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also increased, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category slightly declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.89% | 93.99% | -0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.07% | 16.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.31% | 1.25% | -4.58% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.13% | 59.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.81% | 14.08% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0.75% | 27.12% |