Explore the Family Name Kitching
The meaning of Kitching
English (Yorkshire): variant of Kitchen.
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How common is the last name Kitching in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kitching has experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In this period, its rank moved from 39,052 to 38,754, reflecting a growth of 0.76%. The count of individuals with the Kitching last name also rose by 7.34%, from 531 in 2000 to 570 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 5%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #38,754 | 0.76% |
| Count | 531 | 570 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kitching
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the major ethnic identity associated with the Kitching surname shifted slightly over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (78.53%), followed by Black (17.51%), Hispanic (1.88%), and those of two or more races (1.69%). By 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White had decreased slightly to 76.49%, while the percentage identifying as Black increased to 20.35%. The percentage of Hispanics saw a significant decrease, dropping to 0.88%. Those identifying with two or more races decreased to 1.58%. The data showed no change for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities, remaining at 0% in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.53% | 76.49% | -2.6% |
| Black | 17.51% | 20.35% | 16.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.58% | -6.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 0.88% | -53.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |