Explore the Family Name Kilker
The meaning of Kilker
Probably an altered form of Swiss German Kilcher, which is the Alemannic form of Kircher.
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How common is the last name Kilker in the United States?
The surname Kilker, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity from the year 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the rank of the surname was 35,860 and by 2010, it had dropped to 40,261, representing a change of -12.27%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also saw a decrease from 592 in 2000 to 544 in 2010, marking a reduction of -8.11%. Similarly, for every 100k people, the proportion of individuals with the Kilker surname declined by -18.18%, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #40,261 | -12.27% |
| Count | 592 | 544 | -8.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilker
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While a significant majority of those with the Kilker surname identified as White in both years (97.97% in 2000 and 96.14% in 2010), there were also notable changes in other ethnic identities. For instance, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Two or more races in 2000, but by 2010, these categories accounted for 1.10% each. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly, from 0.84% to 0.92%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 96.14% | -1.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 0.92% | 9.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |