Explore the Family Name Killgore
The meaning of Killgore
Scottish: variant of Kilgore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Killgore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Killgore saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 21069 to 22026 respectively, marking a decline of 4.54 percent. However, the count of people with this surname marginally rose by 1.29 percent over the same period, increasing from 1162 to 1177. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a dip of 6.98 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #22,026 | -4.54% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,177 | 1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.4 | -6.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Killgore
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander with the surname Killgore dramatically increased by 137.21 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic or Black also experienced considerable growth. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as White dropped slightly, as did those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities. American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw an increase. It's important to note that these changes only represent a small fraction of the overall population with the Killgore surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.17% | 90.4% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 2.93% | 4.08% | 39.25% |
| Two or More Races | 2.67% | 2.12% | -20.6% |
| Black | 0.95% | 1.19% | 25.26% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.19% | 38.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 1.02% | 137.21% |