Explore the Family Name Kiker
The meaning of Kiker
1. Americanized form of German Keicher, and possibly also of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Swiss German Giger and German Geiger or Kiecker. Compare Kyker. 2. Shortened form of Karriker, a surname of German origin, or an altered form of one of its variants, such as Kerker 1.
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How common is the last name Kiker in the United States?
The surname Kiker has risen in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Kiker was ranked 11,696th in popularity and increased to the 10,082nd spot by 2010, representing a 13.8% increase. The count of individuals bearing the Kiker surname also grew by 30.12% during this decade, from 2,457 in 2000 to 3,197 in 2010. Additionally, for every 100,000 people, the proportion with the Kiker surname rose by 18.68%, from 0.91 to 1.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,696 | #10,082 | 13.8% |
| Count | 2,457 | 3,197 | 30.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 1.08 | 18.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiker
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kiker, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a varied distribution. Among those with the Kiker surname, the proportion identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.85% to 93.84% between 2000 and 2010. However, there were notable increases in several other categories over this period. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump of 112.26%, moving from 1.06% to 2.25%. Those identifying as Black also increased by 30.28%, while those identifying as American Indian or Alaskan Native rose by 40%. The proportions identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw smaller increases of 4.17% and 21.43% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 93.84% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.25% | 112.26% |
| Black | 1.42% | 1.85% | 30.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0.98% | 1.19% | 21.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.63% | 40% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.24% | 0.25% | 4.17% |