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

Kiecker, 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 Kiecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiecker in America

Kiecker is the 54055th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiecker surname appeared 382 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 Kiecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiecker 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 Kiecker

The surname Kiecker is of German origin and dates back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "kieken," which means "to look" or "to peep." The name was likely used as a descriptive surname for someone who had a particular way of looking or whose occupation involved observing or watching.

The earliest known record of the surname Kiecker can be found in the parish records of the town of Schönberg, located in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In 1598, a man named Hans Kiecker was mentioned in these records, though little is known about his life or occupation.

Over the centuries, the name Kiecker spread throughout various regions of Germany, and variations in spelling emerged, such as Kiecker, Kicker, and Kiecher. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preference of the individual families.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Kiecker (1620-1687) lived in the city of Hamburg. He was a renowned merchant and trader, known for his business acumen and involvement in the city's trade guilds.

Another prominent individual with the surname Kiecker was Friedrich Kiecker (1758-1832), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Göttingen. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and debated during his time.

In the 19th century, the name Kiecker appeared in various German-speaking regions, including the areas that are now part of modern-day Poland and the Czech Republic. One individual of note was Karl Kiecker (1825-1891), a successful businessman and landowner from the city of Breslau, now known as Wrocław, Poland.

The surname Kiecker was also found in some historical records and manuscripts, though its presence was relatively uncommon compared to more widespread German surnames.

While the name Kiecker may have been derived from a specific place or region, no definitive evidence has been found to link it to a particular geographical location. However, its German linguistic roots and early appearances in various parts of Germany suggest that the name originated and was primarily used within the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiecker

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

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

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