Explore the Family Name Kille
The meaning of Kille
1. English (Hampshire): variant of Kill. 2. German: variant of Kilian.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kille in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kille saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 41,722 in popularity and rose to 39,419 in 2010, a notable 5.52% change. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 13.65%, moving from 491 in 2000 to 558 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.18 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,722 | #39,419 | 5.52% |
| Count | 491 | 558 | 13.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.19 | 5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kille
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts in the distribution among those with the surname Kille from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, 94.50% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 91.04% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase from 3.46% in 2000 to 4.12% in 2010. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or having two or more races in 2000, but in 2010, these groups made up 1.25% and 2.69% respectively. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 91.04% | -3.66% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.12% | 19.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.25% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |