2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kachelries
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from a place name or indicating an occupation related to ovens or stoves.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Kachelries. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kachelries surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Kachelries in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kachelries, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kachelries
The surname Kachelries originated in Germany during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "kachel," which referred to a type of ceramic tile or brick used in construction. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with someone who worked as a tile maker or bricklayer.
The earliest known record of the Kachelries name dates back to 1286, where it appears in a document from the city of Cologne. This document mentions a certain "Johannes Kachelries," who was likely a craftsman involved in the construction or repair of buildings in the city.
In the 14th century, the name Kachelries can be found in various records from the Rhineland region of Germany. One notable example is a 1342 manuscript from the town of Aachen, which lists a "Henricus Kachelries" as a landowner.
The name also appears in historical records from other parts of Germany, such as a 1417 document from Nuremberg that mentions a "Konrad Kachelries," who was a member of the local guild of masons and bricklayers.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, several variations of the Kachelries name emerged, including Kachelriess, Kachelreiss, and Kachelrieß. These variants likely arose due to regional differences in spelling and pronunciation.
One notable individual with the Kachelries surname was Johann Kachelries (1572-1638), a German architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Frankfurt and other cities in the region.
Another prominent figure was Maria Kachelries (1622-1699), a German nun and writer who authored several religious texts and was known for her work in education and charitable causes.
In the 18th century, the Kachelries name can be found in records from various parts of Germany, as well as areas of modern-day Poland and Austria, where some members of the family had migrated.
One example is Friedrich Kachelries (1745-1821), a German philosopher and academic who taught at the University of Göttingen and published works on ethics and moral philosophy.
Overall, the surname Kachelries has a rich history rooted in the skilled trades and craftsmanship of medieval and early modern Germany, with many individuals bearing this name making notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kachelries
Among Census respondents with the surname Kachelries, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kachelries bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kachelries surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
- Two or more races4.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kachelries
Kachelries appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,510 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-4 bearers (-3.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,292 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 12,510 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.6%) | Down 3,292 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kachelries surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #151,639 | -2.2% |
| Count | 111 | 107 | -3.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -10.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kachelries bearers went from 111 to 107 (-3.6% change). The surname moved down 3,292 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #151,639.
FAQ
Kachelries surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kachelries?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Kachelries. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Kachelries?
Kachelries ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Kachelries. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kachelries.
Has Kachelries become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kachelries went from 111 recorded bearers to 107. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Kachelries?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kachelries, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kachelries in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kachelries appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Hispanic (4.7%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kachelries (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kachelries mean?
A surname of German origin, possibly derived from a place name or indicating an occupation related to ovens or stoves. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kachelries (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kachelries?
See how many Americans have the surname Kachelries on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.