Explore the Family Name Kissane
The meaning of Kissane
Irish (Kerry): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Casáin ‘descendant of Casán’, a diminutive of cas ‘curly’, or of Ó Ciosáin, which may be a variant. This surname is also found in Lancashire, England.
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How common is the last name Kissane in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kissane saw a slight dip in its popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 22,637 to 23,283, a decrease of 2.85%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased during this time period from 1,060 to 1,094, an increase of 3.21%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Kissane per 100,000 people decreased by 5.13%, from 0.39 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,637 | #23,283 | -2.85% |
| Count | 1,060 | 1,094 | 3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.37 | -5.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kissane
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kissane. In 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, at 95.16%, a slight decrease from 96.79% in 2000. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased significantly, rising by 73.94% from 1.42% in 2000 to 2.47% in 2010. The percentage of individuals claiming Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity dropped to zero in 2010 from 0.47% in 2000. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races rose from 0.94% to 1.19%, marking an increase of 26.60%. Black representation also emerged within this surname category, growing from zero in 2000 to 0.64% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 95.16% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.47% | 73.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.19% | 26.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |