Explore the Family Name Kilkelly
The meaning of Kilkelly
Irish (Galway): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Giolla Ceallaigh ‘son of the devotee of (Saint) Ceallach’ (see Kelly). Some characteristic forenames: Irish Bridie.
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How common is the last name Kilkelly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kilkelly has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Kilkelly held the rank of 71,372 most popular surname in the United States, increasing in popularity to rank 68,949 by 2010, an overall change of 3.39%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 255 in 2000 to 285 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 11.76%. Additionally, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people was at 0.09 in 2000 and rose to 0.1 by 2010, marking an 11.11% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #68,949 | 3.39% |
| Count | 255 | 285 | 11.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilkelly
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of those with the Kilkelly surname identify as White, with 96.86% in 2000 slightly decreasing to 96.49% in 2010. Those identifying as Black accounted for 2.75% in 2000, seeing a minor increase to 2.81% in 2010. For other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, there were no recorded changes between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 96.49% | -0.38% |
| Black | 2.75% | 2.81% | 2.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |