Explore the Family Name Kilton
The meaning of Kilton
English: habitational name from a place called Kilton in Skelton (North Yorkshire), Somerset, or Worksop (Nottinghamshire). The Yorkshire placename may derive from Old English cild ‘child’ + tūn ‘farmstead, estate’, with change from initial Ch- to K- due to Scandinavian influence. The Somerset place takes its name from Kilve (a nearby place in Somerset, probably named with Old English cylfe ‘hill, eminence’, genitive cylfan) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’. The origin of the Nottinghamshire placename is uncertain. This surname is rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Kilton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kilton has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kilton was ranked the 63,297th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 67,747th spot, a reduction of 7.03%. The number of individuals with the Kilton surname also decreased marginally from 295 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, marking a 1.36% drop. Similarly, the proportion of people named Kilton per 100,000 population experienced a decrease of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #67,747 | -7.03% |
| Count | 295 | 291 | -1.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilton
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kilton surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with very little change (95.25% to 95.19%). The percentage of those identifying with two or more races saw a notable decrease from 2.37% to 1.72%. Interestingly, the census reported individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native within this surname for the first time in 2010 at 1.72%. No individuals with the Kilton surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 95.19% | -0.06% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 1.72% | -27.43% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |