Explore the Family Name Kilty
The meaning of Kilty
Irish (Cork): variant of Kielty.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kilty in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kilty has experienced a dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 47,120th most common surname, with 424 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 51,176 and the count of individuals with the surname decreased by about 4% to 407. This decrease in popularity is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a decline of approximately 12.5% from 0.16 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,120 | #51,176 | -8.61% |
| Count | 424 | 407 | -4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kilty
Moving to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kilty is overwhelmingly White. In 2000, a robust 97.64% of those with the surname identified as White, and this percentage increased slightly to 98.03% by 2010. The other ethnicities listed, including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, showed no significant representation among individuals with the Kilty surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 98.03% | 0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |