Find out how popular the last name Keebler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Keebler.

Keebler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Keebler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keebler in America

Keebler is the 18572nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keebler surname appeared 1,485 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Keebler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keebler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Keebler

The surname Keebler originated in Germany, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Käubler," which referred to a maker or seller of small containers, such as baskets or barrels. The name likely evolved from an occupational surname given to individuals involved in this trade.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Kebler," "Kaebler," or "Keublär," reflecting regional variations and phonetic interpretations. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Wiesbaden, Germany, where a certain Hans Kaebler was mentioned in 1586.

As people migrated across Europe, the name spread to various regions, including parts of Switzerland and France. In Switzerland, the name appeared in the form "Keblär" in the 17th century, while in France, it was sometimes written as "Kebeler" or "Koeblé."

One notable figure bearing the Keebler surname was Johann Keebler, a German theologian and academic born in 1657 in Nuremberg. He authored several religious works and served as a professor at the University of Jena, making significant contributions to the field of theology during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name gained prominence in the United States, where it was often anglicized to its current spelling, "Keebler." John Keebler, born in 1732 in Pennsylvania, was among the early bearers of the name in America and served as a militia captain during the American Revolutionary War.

Another noteworthy individual was William Keebler, a German-American entrepreneur born in 1849 in Nauen, Germany. He immigrated to the United States and founded the Keebler Company in 1853, which became a prominent bakery and snack food company known for its popular Keebler Elves mascots.

In the realm of literature, Eliza Keebler, born in 1876 in New York, was a respected author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of nature and spirituality. Her poetry collection, "Whispers from the Woods," published in 1912, received critical acclaim.

As the Keebler surname spread across generations and continents, it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each contributing to its rich tapestry of history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keebler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Keebler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Keebler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Keebler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Keebler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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