Explore the Family Name Kiraly
The meaning of Kiraly
Hungarian (Király): nickname from király ‘king’, from West Slavic kral (Czech král), a derivative of the personal name Karl ‘Charles’, the name of the Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus in Latin). Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Zoltan, Jolan, Miklos, Attila, Dezso, Gaza, Imre, Jozsef, Laszlo, Lorant.
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How common is the last name Kiraly in the United States?
The surname Kiraly, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, fell in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,721st most common surname but dropped to the 24,629th position by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.83%. However, the number of people with this surname slightly increased from 996 to 1,014 during the same time period, indicating a growth of 1.81%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 8.11%, from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,721 | #24,629 | -3.83% |
| Count | 996 | 1,014 | 1.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kiraly
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Kiraly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease from 97.89% to 96.65%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group increased by 58%, climbing from 1% in 2000 to 1.58% in 2010. There were also small increases in Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories, which had no representation in 2000 but accounted for 0.59% and 0.49% respectively in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose from 0.60% to 0.69%, an increase of 15%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained consistent at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 96.65% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.58% | 58% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 0.69% | 15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.49% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |