Explore the Family Name Kihm
The meaning of Kihm
Swiss German: probably a variant of Kiem, an Alemannic variant of Keim. This surname is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Emanuelle.
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How common is the last name Kihm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kihm" has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. The rank moved up by 1.62%, from 64,572nd in 2000 to 63,524th in 2010. The total count of individuals bearing this surname also rose by 9.03%, from 288 in 2000 to 314 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #63,524 | 1.62% |
| Count | 288 | 314 | 9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kihm
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a shift in the distribution of ethnicity for the surname "Kihm" between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 90.28% of those with this surname identified as White, but that figure decreased by 2.64% over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also experienced a drop, declining from 7.29% to 6.37%. However, there were some increases as well. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races grew to 2.23% in 2010 from zero in 2000, while the Hispanic group also emerged in 2010, making up 3.50% of those with the "Kihm" surname. There was no data available for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native categories for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.28% | 87.9% | -2.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.29% | 6.37% | -12.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.5% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |