Explore the Family Name Kisor
The meaning of Kisor
Americanized form of German Kaiser or Dutch Keyser. Compare Kiser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kisor in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kisor saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,758th in popularity in the United States and dropped down to 31,068th by 2010, marking a decrease of 4.4%. However, the number of individuals with this surname remained consistent over the decade, with 746 bearers in 2000 and an almost identical 747 in 2010, representing a marginal growth of 0.13%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.28 to 0.25, indicating a decline of 10.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,758 | #31,068 | -4.4% |
| Count | 746 | 747 | 0.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kisor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kisor slightly diversified over the same period. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, those identified as white constituted the vast majority at 95.98%, and this figure slightly decreased to 95.45% by 2010. In 2010, there were new entries of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic bearers, each making up 0.67% of the total. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell slightly from 2.82% in 2000 to 2.28% in 2010. There were no individuals identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.98% | 95.45% | -0.55% |
| Two or More Races | 2.82% | 2.28% | -19.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |