Explore the Family Name Killingbeck
The meaning of Killingbeck
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Seacroft, Yorkshire. The placename may derive from a derivative of an Old English personal name Cylla, a derivative of the Old Norse personal name Kille, or Old Norse kithlingr ‘young goat, kid’ + Old Norse bekkr ‘stream, beck’.
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How common is the last name Killingbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Killingbeck" has seen a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,994th most popular, with an occurrence of 589. By 2010, its rank improved to 35,866 with a count of 626, indicating a growth rate of 6.28%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100K, there was a slight decrease of 4.55%, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,994 | #35,866 | 0.36% |
| Count | 589 | 626 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Killingbeck
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname "Killingbeck" identified as White during both census periods, though there was a slight decrease from 87.27% in 2000 to 85.46% in 2010. The second largest ethnic group among those bearing the surname were those who identified as Hispanic. This group saw an increase of 18.56% over the decade, going from 4.58% in 2000 to 5.43% in 2010. Individuals with this surname identifying as Black saw a minimal change, remaining virtually stable at around 5.26% in 2000 and 5.27% in 2010. The proportion of individuals who identified as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.87% in 2000 to 1.76% in 2010. There were no reported individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.27% | 85.46% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 4.58% | 5.43% | 18.56% |
| Black | 5.26% | 5.27% | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.76% | -5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |