Explore the Family Name Kieltyka
The meaning of Kieltyka
Polish (Kiełtyka): nickname for Polish dialect kiełtyka ‘swinger’, probably with reference to a peculiarity of gait. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef.
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How common is the last name Kieltyka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kieltyka has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 73,911 - an overall decline of 11.52%. The total number of people with this surname also decreased during this period from 279 to 262, a drop of 6.09%. The proportion of U.S. citizens with this surname per 100,000 people similarly declined by 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #73,911 | -11.52% |
| Count | 279 | 262 | -6.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kieltyka
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals data about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kieltyka. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no identified individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities bearing this surname. However, the percentage of persons identifying as White with this surname increased slightly from 97.85% in 2000 to 98.47% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among those with the Kieltyka surname disappeared entirely, dropping from 1.79% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 98.47% | 0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |