Explore the Family Name Kist
The meaning of Kist
1. German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a carpenter, manufacturer of wooden boxes and chests, from Middle High German kiste ‘(clothes) chest’, Dutch kist ‘box, chest, coffin’. 2. German: habitational name from Kist near Würzburg in Bavaria. 3. German: Westphalian variant of Kirst. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kist in the United States?
The surname "Kist" has seen an increase in its popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked 21,069 among all surnames but climbed to a rank of 19,527 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.32%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,162 people in 2000 to 1,383 in 2010, reflecting a significant jump of 19.02%. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, there were approximately 0.43 with the surname Kist in 2000, increasing by 9.3% to 0.47 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,069 | #19,527 | 7.32% |
| Count | 1,162 | 1,383 | 19.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.47 | 9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kist
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts within the different groups associated with the Kist surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority (96.21% in 2000 and 92.70% in 2010) identified as white, there was a decrease of 3.65% over the decade. Conversely, those identifying as Hispanic saw a dramatic surge, rising from 2.15% in 2000 to 4.05% in 2010, an increase of 88.37%. There were also minimal representations from other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which had no representation in 2000. However, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 1.03% in 2000 to 0.94% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 92.7% | -3.65% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 4.05% | 88.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.94% | -8.74% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |