Explore the Family Name Kiphart
The meaning of Kiphart
Americanized form of German Gebhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiphart in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kiphart has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kiphart ranked 77,222 in overall popularity and by 2010, it had fallen to rank 111,988, representing a drop of 45.02%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 231 in 2000 to 157 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 32.03%. The proportion of people with the Kiphart surname per 100,000 decreased from 0.09 to 0.05 during this period, marking a reduction of 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #111,988 | -45.02% |
| Count | 231 | 157 | -32.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.05 | -44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiphart
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Kiphart surname identified as White in both years reviewed. This group accounted for 92.21% of all Kipharts in 2000, dipping slightly to 91.72% in 2010. A small percentage identified as Black, increasing from 5.19% in 2000 to 5.73% in 2010, representing a growth of 10.40%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent bearing the Kiphart surname in either census year. Additionally, there were no individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.21% | 91.72% | -0.53% |
| Black | 5.19% | 5.73% | 10.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |