Explore the Family Name Kious
The meaning of Kious
Americanized form of a German surname, possibly Kiausch: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kious in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kious has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,563rd most common name and held a count of 398 individuals, at a proportion of 0.15 per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had slipped to the 52,736th spot with only 393 individuals bearing the name, reflecting a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -6.4 in rank and a -1.26 change in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #52,736 | -6.4% |
| Count | 398 | 393 | -1.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kious
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Kious surname, the majority identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 94.22% of those surveyed were White, which slightly decreased to 92.11% by 2010. However, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.51% in 2000 to 3.05% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose from 2.26% to 3.31%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained at zero, with no individuals reporting these ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.22% | 92.11% | -2.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.26% | 3.31% | 46.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.05% | 101.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |