Explore the Family Name Kihn
The meaning of Kihn
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kühn (see Kuehn) or Kiene. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Hans.
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How common is the last name Kihn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Kihn surname has seen subtle changes in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 48,963 in 2000 to 50,960 in 2010, representing a drop of 4.08%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased slightly by 1.24% during this period, going from 404 to 409. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Kihn surname per 100,000 decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #50,960 | -4.08% |
| Count | 404 | 409 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kihn
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts within the Kihn surname bearers over the decade. In 2000, an estimated 96.04% of them identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 96.33% in 2010. A small percentage (2.23%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this category was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. Interestingly, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity among the Kihns, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.96% in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.04% | 96.33% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.23% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |