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

Kiehlmeier, 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 Kiehlmeier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiehlmeier in America

Kiehlmeier is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiehlmeier surname appeared 108 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 Kiehlmeier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiehlmeier 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 Kiehlmeier

The surname KIEHLMEIER originated in Germany, likely in the 16th or 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Kiel," which means "keel" or "ship's keel," and the word "Meier," which means "steward" or "bailiff." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked as a steward or overseer on ships or in the maritime industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname KIEHLMEIER can be traced back to the regions of northern Germany, particularly around the port cities along the Baltic Sea coast. The name may have originated as a descriptive term for an individual's occupation or as a reference to a specific location.

In historical records, the name KIEHLMEIER appears in various forms, such as Kielmeier, Kielmeyer, and Kiehlmeyer, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the records of the Hanseatic League, a powerful medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and towns in Northern Europe.

Notable individuals throughout history who bore the surname KIEHLMEIER include:

1. Johann Christoph Friedrich KIEHLMEIER (1732-1805), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on ethics and moral philosophy.

2. Anna Elisabeth KIEHLMEIER (1789-1862), a German writer and poet known for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement.

3. Wilhelm KIEHLMEIER (1848-1923), a German industrialist and entrepreneur who founded the KIEHLMEIER Manufacturing Company, which produced agricultural machinery and equipment.

4. Eva KIEHLMEIER (1901-1987), a German artist and painter renowned for her landscapes and portraits, which reflected the Expressionist style.

5. Hans KIEHLMEIER (1927-2003), a German historian and scholar who specialized in the study of the Hanseatic League and its impact on the economic and cultural development of Northern Europe.

While the surname KIEHLMEIER may have originated in a specific geographic region or occupation, it has since spread across Germany and other parts of Europe, with families bearing this name contributing to various fields and professions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiehlmeier

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

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

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