Explore the Family Name Kis
The meaning of Kis
1. Hungarian: variant of Kiss. 2. Serbian, Croatian, Rusyn (from Vojvodina in Serbia and from Croatia), Slovak, Czech, and Slovenian (Kiš): from a Slavicized form of the Hungarian adjective kis ‘small’ or of the surname Kiss. Compare Kish.
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How common is the last name Kis in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kis has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, Kis was ranked as the 58,999th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 56,972nd position, showing a growth of 3.44%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, with the count rising from 321 in 2000 to 358 in 2010, a jump of 11.53%. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname Kis per 100k remained static at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,999 | #56,972 | 3.44% |
| Count | 321 | 358 | 11.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kis
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kis, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominately white. In 2000, an overwhelming majority of 96.57% identified as white. By 2010, although there was a slight drop, a significant 93.58% still identified as white. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. However, the data showed a small emergence of diversity by 2010, with 1.96% identifying as belonging to two or more races and 3.35% as Hispanic. No change was observed in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 93.58% | -3.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |