Explore the Family Name Kilsby
The meaning of Kilsby
English: habitational name from Kilsby in Northamptonshire. The placename probably derives from Old English cild ‘child’ (genitive cildes) + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’, with change from initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence.
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How common is the last name Kilsby in the United States?
The Kilsby surname, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, experienced a minor dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 114,166th in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 117,480th. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kilsby surname increased during this period from 142 to 148, marking a growth rate of 4.23%. The proportion per 100k remained stagnant at 0.05 in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #114,166 | #117,480 | -2.9% |
| Count | 142 | 148 | 4.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilsby
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Kilsby surname, data gleaned from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease in this ethnic group, dropping from 92.96% to 85.81%. Interestingly, two new ethnic identities emerged in the 2010 census, with 6.76% identifying as being of two or more races and 4.05% identifying as Hispanic. No individuals with the Kilsby surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.96% | 85.81% | -7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 6.76% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |