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

Kyger, 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 Kyger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kyger in America

Kyger is the 35582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kyger surname appeared 632 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 Kyger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kyger 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 Kyger

The surname Kyger is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Küger," which referred to a maker or seller of small casks or barrels.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Kyger can be found in the town records of Saxony, where it was spelled "Kuger" in 1547. This spelling variation suggests that the name was likely pronounced differently in different regions of Germany.

In the 17th century, the Kyger name appeared in various German church records and tax rolls, indicating that families with this surname were scattered across various regions, including Bavaria, Württemberg, and Hesse.

One notable individual with the Kyger surname was Hans Kyger, a German artisan who lived in the city of Nürnberg in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and was commissioned to create several pieces for the city's churches and noble families.

Another historical figure was Johann Kyger, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was mentioned in several accounts of the conflict, including a chronicle written by a contemporary historian, which praised his bravery on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the Kyger name began appearing in records outside of Germany, as some families emigrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such individual was Johann Michael Kyger, who was born in Württemberg in 1742 and later settled in Pennsylvania, United States, where he established a successful farming community.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the Kyger surname made significant contributions in various fields. One of them was Karl Kyger (1818-1892), a German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on the themes of ethics and morality.

Another notable figure was Luise Kyger (1854-1932), a German educator and women's rights activist. She was instrumental in establishing several schools for girls in her home region of Saxony and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

As the Kyger name spread across different parts of the world, it underwent various spelling variations, including Kygar, Keiger, and Kieger. However, the core meaning and origins of the name remained rooted in its German heritage, serving as a lasting reminder of the rich cultural and linguistic diversity found in surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kyger

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

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

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