Explore the Family Name Kidane
The meaning of Kidane
Ethiopian and Eritrean: from the personal name Kidane, which is interpreted as ‘my covenant’ in the Amharic and Tigrinya languages. — Note: Since Ethiopians and Eritreans do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Some characteristic forenames: Ethiopian/Eritrean Afeworki, Abraha, Alem, Assefa, Dawit, Ghenet, Mekonnen, Mesfin, Saba, Tirhas, Zekarias, Theodros, Almaz, Berhe, Yosef.
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How common is the last name Kidane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kidane has seen a significant rise between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kidane was ranked as the 29,964th most common surname, but in the space of ten years, it climbed impressively to the 20,382nd spot - a change of nearly 32%. The number of people carrying this surname also rose dramatically from 739 in 2000 to 1,304 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of over 76%. Proportionally, per 100,000 members of the population, the surname went from being held by 0.27 individuals to 0.44, marking an increase of roughly 63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,964 | #20,382 | 31.98% |
| Count | 739 | 1,304 | 76.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.44 | 62.96% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kidane
In terms of its ethnic identity, the surname Kidane is most commonly associated with the Black community. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, approximately 87% identified as Black in 2000 and this increased slightly to around 95% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White or Hispanic were relatively small but saw growth, with the percentage of Whites increasing from 1.35% to 1.46% and Hispanics from 0.68% to 1.23%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped significantly from 10.69% in 2000 to just 1.3% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 87.14% | 95.25% | 9.31% |
| White | 1.35% | 1.46% | 8.15% |
| Two or More Races | 10.69% | 1.3% | -87.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.23% | 80.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |