Explore the Family Name Kilts
The meaning of Kilts
Americanized form of German Kilz, a habitational name from a place called Kilz (see Kilzer), probably of Slavic origin (see Kilzer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kilts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Kilts" has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 35,053rd most common name, with 609 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, it had dropped to the 39,659th rank, with a count of 554, marking a decrease of 9.03%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #39,659 | -13.14% |
| Count | 609 | 554 | -9.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilts
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a largely consistent picture for the Kilts surname between 2000 and 2010. The vast majority, over 96%, identified as White in both years, with a marginal increase of 0.16% by 2010. The next largest group in both censuses were those identifying as having two or more ethnicities, but their proportion decreased by 30.39% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a growth of 9.76%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased by 45.45%. There were no individuals with the Kilts surname that identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 96.21% | 0.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.44% | 45.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.26% | -30.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.82% | 0.9% | 9.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |