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

Kievit, 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 Kievit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kievit in America

Kievit is the 45026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kievit surname appeared 476 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 Kievit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kievit 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 Kievit

The surname KIEVIT is of Dutch origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the Low Countries. It is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'kievit,' which translates to 'lapwing,' a type of bird found in the region.

The name's earliest recorded instances date back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and tax registers across the Netherlands and parts of modern-day Belgium. One notable mention is in the 'Oorkondenboek van Holland en Zeeland,' a collection of historical documents from the 12th to the 16th centuries, where several individuals bearing the KIEVIT surname are listed.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name gained prominence in the city of Leiden, where several KIEVIT families were involved in the flourishing textile trade. One such individual was Jan KIEVIT (c. 1450-1520), a successful wool merchant and benefactor who contributed to the construction of the city's renowned Pieterskerk church.

In the 17th century, the KIEVIT name spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers ventured to other parts of the world. One notable bearer was Pieter KIEVIT (1628-1688), a Dutch soldier and explorer who played a role in the establishment of the Cape Colony in South Africa.

Another historical figure of note is Willem KIEVIT (1772-1848), a Dutch military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and later became a prominent architect in the Netherlands. His contributions include the design of several notable buildings, including the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam.

The name KIEVIT has also been associated with various place names and localities within the Netherlands, such as Kievitsveld and Kievitsheide, which likely derived their names from the presence of lapwing birds in the area.

Other notable bearers of the KIEVIT surname include Cornelis KIEVIT (1858-1931), a Dutch painter known for his landscapes and marine scenes, and Sjoerd KIEVIT (1931-2007), a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1986.

Throughout its history, the KIEVIT surname has maintained a strong connection to its Dutch heritage, reflecting the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Low Countries. Its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, and it has since been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, soldiers, artists, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kievit

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

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

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