Explore the Family Name Kisby
The meaning of Kisby
English: habitational name from Keisby in Lincolnshire. The placename derives from the Old Norse personal name Kisi + Old Norse bȳ ‘farmstead, village’.
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How common is the last name Kisby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kisby has seen a slight decrease in popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from 112,967 to 113,791 which is a 0.73 % change. The number of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.94%, from 144 in 2000 to 154 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #112,967 | #113,791 | -0.73% |
| Count | 144 | 154 | 6.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kisby
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Kisby also witnessed some changes. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those with the Kisby surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 92.36% in 2000 to 92.86% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 3.47% in 2000 to 3.25% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant drop in the percentage of individuals who identified as Black, from 3.47% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. No Kisbys identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.36% | 92.86% | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.25% | -6.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.47% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |