Explore the Family Name Kise
The meaning of Kise
Norwegian: habitational name from any of the four farmsteads named Kise, from Old Norse Kísi, which is probably related to German Kies ‘gravel’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kise in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kise has seen a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, falling from 34,799 to 35,246, a change of -1.28%. However, the count of individuals with the surname Kise increased by 4.07%, from 614 in 2000 to 639 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by -4.35% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,799 | #35,246 | -1.28% |
| Count | 614 | 639 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kise
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kise identify as White, making up 89.36% of the total in 2010, down slightly from 91.21% in 2000. The second highest ethnic identity percentage was Asian/Pacific Islander, which fell slightly from 4.89% in 2000 to 4.54% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races rose to 2.19% in 2010 from no recorded percentage in 2000. Individuals identifying as Hispanic and Black saw increases of 36.84% and 44.17% respectively, though they still make up a small portion of the total at 1.56% and 2.35% respectively. There were no records of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.21% | 89.36% | -2.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.89% | 4.54% | -7.16% |
| Black | 1.63% | 2.35% | 44.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.14% | 1.56% | 36.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |