Explore the Family Name Kirchgessner
The meaning of Kirchgessner
German: topographic name for an inhabitant of a street called Kirchgasse ‘church lane’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kirchgessner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Kirchgessner' had a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 34,757 in 2000 to 35,016 in 2010, a decrease of around 0.75%. However, it's notable that the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 4.72%, from 615 in 2000 to 644 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion of people bearing the 'Kirchgessner' surname per 100,000 population decreased by 4.35% over the 10 years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,757 | #35,016 | -0.75% |
| Count | 615 | 644 | 4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kirchgessner
The ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kirchgessner' primarily leans towards White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.75% of those with the surname identified as White, and this number slightly decreased to 95.19% by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant growth from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.95% in 2010, a change of 39.81%. Notably, there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native affiliation with this surname in either year. However, the 2010 census did record a small percentage (1.09%) of individuals with 'Kirchgessner' surname who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.19% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 2.95% | 39.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |