Explore the Family Name Kissam
The meaning of Kissam
Probably an altered form of Irish Kissane.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kissam in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kissam has remained fairly stable between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname slipped slightly from 54,269 in 2000 to 54,637 in 2010, a minuscule change of -0.68%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.9% during the same period, rising from 356 in 2000 to 377 in 2010. This growth did not affect the proportion per 100,000 people, which held steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,269 | #54,637 | -0.68% |
| Count | 356 | 377 | 5.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kissam
Turning to ethnicity, again relying on Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts are noticeable between 2000 and 2010. A significant portion of those bearing the Kissam surname identify as White, though the percentage dropped from 93.54% in 2000 to 85.41% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw a sizable increase of 81.01%, going from 3.37% in 2000 to 6.10% in 2010. Similarly, the Black population grew from 2.25% in 2000 to 6.63% in 2010, a striking growth of 194.67%. No data was registered for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities, while the category "Two or more races" showed no change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.54% | 85.41% | -8.69% |
| Black | 2.25% | 6.63% | 194.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 6.1% | 81.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |