Keibler
A surname originating as a descriptive term for a baker or seller of ring-shaped breads or pretzels.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 240 Americans carry the last name Keibler. That puts it at #86,005 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,428,143 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Keibler surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
240
1 in 1,428,143
Census rank
#86,005
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
217
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 217 bearers of the surname Keibler in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 86005th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Keibler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Keibler
The surname Keibler has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Keib," which means a curved or bent object. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a curved or winding road or river.
The earliest recorded instances of the Keibler surname can be found in various German records from the 1500s. One notable mention is in the church records of the town of Mühlhausen, where a family with the surname Keibler is documented as residing in the late 16th century.
In the 17th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records showing Keiblers living in regions such as Saxony and Bavaria. During this time, variations in spelling, such as Keibler, Keibeler, and Keiblein, were common due to regional dialects and inconsistent record-keeping practices.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Keibler surname was Hans Keibler, a merchant from Nuremberg, who lived from 1545 to 1612. Another notable figure was Johann Keibler, a German theologian and scholar who lived from 1671 to 1730.
In the 18th century, the Keibler name began to appear in records outside of Germany, as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Johann Friedrich Keibler, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the 1760s.
As the Keibler surname spread across different regions, it became associated with various place names. For example, in some areas of Germany, the name Keiblersdorf or Keiblersbach emerged, likely referring to villages or towns where Keibler families resided.
Other notable individuals with the Keibler surname include:
1. Friedrich Keibler (1786-1858), a German philosopher and author.
2. Carl Keibler (1829-1901), a German-American brewer and businessman who co-founded the Keibler Cookie Company.
3. Emma Keibler (1861-1929), an American educator and suffragist.
4. Wilhelm Keibler (1876-1945), a German architect known for his work in Cologne.
5. Stacy Keibler (born 1979), an American actress, model, and former professional wrestler.
While the Keibler surname may have originated from a humble description of a curved path or object, it has since become a name with a rich history spanning multiple centuries and regions, with notable individuals contributing to various fields across the globe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Keibler
Among Census respondents with the surname Keibler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%.
The bar chart below shows how Keibler bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Keibler surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.7%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Keibler surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,005 | #86,005 | 0.0% |
| Count | 217 | 217 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Keibler bearers went from 217 to 217 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #86,005 to #86,005.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Keibler
FAQ
Keibler surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Keibler?
The surname Keibler holds position #86,005 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 240 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Keibler surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Keibler, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.7%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.