Explore the Family Name Kissner
The meaning of Kissner
Americanized form of German Kistner. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Georg, Gerhard.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kissner in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kissner has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 23,167th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 22,924th spot, a change of 1.05%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this time period, growing from 1,028 to 1,116, an increase of 8.56%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained the same, at 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #22,924 | 1.05% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,116 | 8.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kissner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes in the breakdown among those with the surname Kissner between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (97.18% in 2000 and 95.79% in 2010), there were some shifts among other ethnic identities. For instance, the percentage identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.26% to 1.79%, a change of 42.06%. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010, they made up 0.90% and 0.63% of the Kissners, respectively. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 0.97% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.18% | 95.79% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 1.79% | 42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |