Explore the Family Name Killam
The meaning of Killam
English (mainly Yorkshire): variant of Kilham, a habitational name from any of the places in Northumberland and Yorkshire, so named either from Old English cylnum ‘(at) the kilns’, dative plural of cyln, or from Old English cyln ‘kiln’ or the personal name Cylla + Old Norse holmr ‘small island, water meadow’. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Killam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Killam" has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 17,449th, while in 2010, it rose to 17,193rd. This represents a change of 1.47%. The number of people carrying this surname also increased from 1,490 in 2000 to 1,647 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of about 10.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 0.55 to 0.56.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,449 | #17,193 | 1.47% |
| Count | 1,490 | 1,647 | 10.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.55 | 0.56 | 1.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Killam
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Killam surname, it's important to acknowledge that changes have occurred over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.10% in 2000 to 93.50% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.01% to 2.67%. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races modestly grew from 1.41% to 1.58%. The surname also started appearing among those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black, from no representation in 2000 to 0.73% and 0.55% respectively in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a subtle increase from 0.94% to 0.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 93.5% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.67% | 32.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.58% | 12.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.94% | 0.97% | 3.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |