Explore the Family Name Killham
The meaning of Killham
English: from any of several places in northern England called Kilham, most of which are recorded as Killum in medieval documents, from an Old English prepositional phrase meaning ‘at the kilns’.
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How common is the last name Killham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Killham saw a small decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,412 and fell to 80,419 in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 9.54%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 246 in 2000 to 236 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 4.07%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #80,419 | -9.54% |
| Count | 246 | 236 | -4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Killham
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Killham identify as White. This ethnic identity accounted for 97.56% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 96.19% in 2010, a change of -1.40%. There were no recorded instances of Killhams identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.19% | -1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |