Explore the Family Name Kikta
The meaning of Kikta
Polish: probably a nickname from kik, kikut ‘stump’, as a topographic name or nickname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kikta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kikta' saw a slight decrease in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from position 71610 to 73666. This constitutes a 2.87% drop in ranking. However, the actual count of people with this surname slightly increased by 3.54%, growing from 254 individuals in 2000 to 263 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09 during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #73,666 | -2.87% |
| Count | 254 | 263 | 3.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kikta
The ethnicity associated with the surname 'Kikta' has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage dropped from 97.24% to 95.06%. Notably, there was an emergence of ethnic diversity within this group over the decade. While there were no Kiktas identifying as Hispanic or being of two or more races in 2000, by 2010 these categories accounted for 2.28% and 1.90% respectively. No one with the Kikta surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.06% | -2.24% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |