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

Kiefaber, 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 Kiefaber surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiefaber in America

Kiefaber is the 111426th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiefaber surname appeared 158 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 Kiefaber.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiefaber 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 Kiefaber

The surname Kiefaber is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "Kiefer," meaning pine tree, combined with the suffix "-er," indicating a person associated with or living near pine trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kiefaber can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, dating back to the 15th century. In these records, a certain Hans Kiefaber is mentioned as a landowner and resident of the city.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kiefaber name gained prominence in the regions of Franconia and Swabia, where several members of the family were involved in various trades, including woodworking, forestry, and agriculture. Notable individuals from this era include Johann Kiefaber (1580-1657), a master carpenter who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

As the Kiefaber family spread across different parts of Germany, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. In some regions, it was recorded as "Kiefaber," while in others, it appeared as "Kiefaber" or "Kiefäber." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the Kiefaber name was Friedrich Kiefaber (1824-1901), a German philosopher and educator who served as the rector of the University of Tübingen. His works on ethics and moral philosophy had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another notable individual was Wilhelm Kiefaber (1872-1942), a German architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Stuttgart, including the Liederhalle concert hall and the Neue Weinsteige residential complex.

Throughout history, the Kiefaber surname has been carried by individuals from various professions and walks of life, including artists, musicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs. While the exact origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its connection to the pine tree and the German regions where it originated remain an integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiefaber

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

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

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