Explore the Family Name Kilen
The meaning of Kilen
Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads named Kilen, from the singular definite form (‘the inlet’) of Kile. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Anders.
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How common is the last name Kilen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kilen has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kilen was ranked 51,024th in terms of popularity and had a count of 384. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 54,418 and the count also dropped to 379, marking a decrease of 6.65% in rank and 1.3% in count. The proportion of the surname per 100k people also fell by 7.14%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #54,418 | -6.65% |
| Count | 384 | 379 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kilen, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are noticeable shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname Kilen identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 94.79% in 2000 to 92.61% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.82% to 2.37%, and those identifying with two or more races saw a notable increase from 1.3% to 3.43%. There were no individuals named Kilen who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.79% | 92.61% | -2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 3.43% | 163.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.82% | 2.37% | 30.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |