How common is the Kiep surname?

There are approximately 500 people with the surname Kiep in the United States.

Are there Kiep soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 2 soldiers with the Kiep surname appear in Civil War records.

Kiep

Q: What does the surname Kiep mean?

The surname Kiep means "One who deals with or sells chickens, or a nickname from the Middle Low German word for chicken.". It is of German/Dutch origin.

Occupational

Meaning

One who deals with or sells chickens, or a nickname from the Middle Low German word for chicken.

Etymology

Derived from Middle Low German 'kipe' or 'kiep' meaning chicken or poultry. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for a poultry dealer or farmer.

About the Kiep Surname

A rare occupational surname with roots in medieval poultry trade. The name reflects the importance of chicken farming in Northern European economies.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 500 bearers in the United States #4,212 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Germany and the Netherlands.

Kiep Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kiep Surname

Otto C. Kiep

Quick Facts

Origin: German/Dutch
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 500

War Records

2 soldiers with the Kiep surname found in Civil War records.

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