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

Keinath, 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 Keinath surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Keinath in America

Keinath is the 39352nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Keinath surname appeared 559 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Keinath.

We can also compare 2010 data for Keinath 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 Keinath

The surname KEINATH is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, situated in the southeastern part of present-day Germany. The name is derived from the Old High German word "kein," meaning "germ" or "sprout," combined with the suffix "-ath," which denotes a place or location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KEINATH surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the Duchy of Bavaria dating back to the 8th century. In this compilation, the name appears as "Keynath," referring to a settlement or village where the family originated.

During the 13th century, the KEINATH name surfaced in the records of the city of Nuremberg, a prominent center of trade and commerce in medieval Germany. A merchant named Johann KEINATH (c. 1220-1287) was documented as having established a successful business dealing in textiles and spices, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the KEINATH surname was Hans KEINATH (1435-1501), a skilled artisan and woodcarver from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His intricate carvings adorned many churches and buildings throughout the region, earning him recognition as a master craftsman.

Another prominent individual was Margarethe KEINATH (1550-1624), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Bamberg. Her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and natural remedies was widely respected, and she played a vital role in promoting traditional healing practices within her community.

The KEINATH name also has ties to the region of Franconia, located in northern Bavaria. In the 18th century, Johannes KEINATH (1702-1778) was a prominent landowner and farmer who contributed significantly to the agricultural development of the area.

As the centuries passed, the KEINATH surname spread throughout Germany and beyond, with many family members migrating to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. While the name has undergone various spellings and variations over time, its roots can be traced back to the fertile lands of Bavaria, where the KEINATH family established their legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Keinath

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

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 Keinath 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 Keinath 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 Keinath was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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