Explore the Family Name Kiffmeyer
The meaning of Kiffmeyer
North German (Westphalia): distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived in a decrepit cottage, from dialect (kiff ‘shack’). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Kiffmeyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kiffmeyer saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,073 among all surnames, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 65,424. This represents a positive change of 0.98 in ranking. The count, or number of people with this surname, also increased from 280 to 303 during this period, marking an 8.21% growth. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #65,424 | 0.98% |
| Count | 280 | 303 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiffmeyer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Kiffmeyer surname identify as White. There was a slight decline in this category from 98.93% in 2000 to 97.36% in 2010. The presence of the Kiffmeyer surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities remained at zero for both years. Interestingly, there was a slight emergence of the Kiffmeyer surname within those identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.65%. This is an increase from 2000 when no individuals with this surname identified as such.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.93% | 97.36% | -1.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |