Explore the Family Name Kilson
The meaning of Kilson
English: variant of Kelson. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kilson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kilson witnessed a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kilson was ranked 62,961st in terms of commonality, but dropped to 71,042nd place in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 12.83%. The count of individuals bearing this last name also decreased from 297 to 275 in the same time frame, showing a reduction of about 7.41%. The proportion of individuals with the Kilson surname per 100,000 people declined by 18.18%, from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #71,042 | -12.83% |
| Count | 297 | 275 | -7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kilson has seen minor changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The Black community represented the majority of individuals with the surname at roughly 70% in both years. The White community accounted for around 23%, showing virtually no change over the decade. The Hispanic representation doubled from 2.02% to 4.00%. However, the percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native was zero in 2010, compared to negligible representation in 2000. The number of those identifying with two or more races also fell slightly, from 3.03% to 2.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.37% | 70.18% | -0.27% |
| White | 22.9% | 22.91% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.02% | 4% | 98.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 2.18% | -28.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.68% | 0% | 0% |