Explore the Family Name Kilner
The meaning of Kilner
English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): occupational name for a potter or lime burner, from an agent derivative of Middle English kilne ‘kiln, oven, furnace’ (Old English cylen).
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How common is the last name Kilner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kilner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kilner was ranked 47,939 in popularity with a count of 415 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its ranking had dropped to 50,196, despite an increase in the count to 417 individuals. This minor growth of about 0.48% wasn't enough to counteract the overall drop in popularity, which decreased by 4.71%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.15 to 0.14 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,939 | #50,196 | -4.71% |
| Count | 415 | 417 | 0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilner
The ethnicity associated with the surname Kilner remained relatively consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both years, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, with percentages at 97.35 and 97.12 respectively. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.45% in 2000 to 2.16% in 2010. No individuals with the Kilner surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.12% | -0.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.16% | 48.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |