Explore the Family Name Kissick
The meaning of Kissick
1. Manx and Irish (Derry): variant of Kissack. 2. In some cases also an Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Kisić (see Kisic). 3. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovak Kišik, Kíšik, or Kišík: diminutive of Kiš (see Kis).
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How common is the last name Kissick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kissick has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 23,940 but by 2010 it had fallen to 25,403, a drop of 6.11%. The actual count of people with the surname also fell slightly from 984 in 2000 to 974 in 2010. Similarly, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kissick per 100,000 people also decreased by 8.33% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,940 | #25,403 | -6.11% |
| Count | 984 | 974 | -1.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kissick
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kissick has slightly diversified over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.48% of individuals with this surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 97.13% by 2010. The data for the Asian/Pacific Islander grouping in 2000 was suppressed for privacy; however, by 2010, it registered at 0.62%. Those identifying as two or more races also saw a small decrease from 0.71% to 0.62%. The percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 0.71% to 1.54%. No change was recorded in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.13% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.54% | 116.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0.62% | -12.68% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |