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

Kiehne, 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 Kiehne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiehne in America

Kiehne is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiehne surname appeared 409 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 Kiehne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiehne 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 Kiehne

The surname Kiehne is of German origin, originating in the northern regions of the country during the late Middle Ages. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "kiene," which translates to "pine tree." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near or worked with pine trees, possibly in forestry or timber-related occupations.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Kiehne surname can be found in the Annals of Saxony, a medieval chronicle that documented events in the region from the 8th to the 12th centuries. The name appears in an entry dated 1187, referring to a landowner named Heinrich Kiehne who held property near the town of Halberstadt.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kiehne surname began to spread throughout various regions of Germany, with notable concentrations in the states of Saxony, Brandenburg, and Mecklenburg. Records from this period indicate that several Kiehne families were involved in various trades and professions, including farming, metalworking, and local governance.

In the late 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann Gottlieb Kiehne (1738-1801) gained recognition as a Lutheran theologian and author. His works, which focused on theological and philosophical topics, were widely circulated throughout German-speaking regions.

Another notable individual bearing the Kiehne surname was Karl Friedrich Kiehne (1805-1879), a German botanist and mycologist. He made significant contributions to the study of fungi and published several influential works, including "Die Pilze der Umgegend von Dresden" (The Fungi of the Dresden Area).

In the 19th century, the Kiehne surname also gained a presence in other parts of Europe, as some families migrated to neighboring countries such as Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. One notable figure from this period was the Dutch artist Willem Kiehne (1847-1917), known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life.

As the Kiehne surname spread across Europe, it also found its way to other continents through emigration. In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 1840 census, which lists a family of Kiehnes residing in Pennsylvania.

Throughout its history, the Kiehne surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, while also establishing roots in other parts of the world. Its origins can be traced back to the Old German language and the early bearers' association with pine trees, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse occupations of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiehne

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

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

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