Explore the Family Name Kiah
The meaning of Kiah
Americanized form of Breton and French Cadieux. This surname is most common among African Americans. History: Many of the Kiahs are descended from Jean Cadieux from France (see Cadieux).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kiah in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Kiah" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname has shifted from 54,643 to 53,419, indicating a rise in its usage. This is further supported by the count of individuals bearing the surname increasing from 353 in 2000 to 387 in 2010, demonstrating an approximate growth rate of 9.63%. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13 over this same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,643 | #53,419 | 2.24% |
| Count | 353 | 387 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiah
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests some shifts among those with the Kiah surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as white grew slightly from 34.56% to 36.69%, while those identifying as two or more races also increased from 3.40% to 4.39%. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic identification at 1.29% in 2010. On the contrary, the percentage identifying as black saw a small decrease from 58.64% to 56.59%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.64% | 56.59% | -3.5% |
| White | 34.56% | 36.69% | 6.16% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 4.39% | 29.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |