Explore the Family Name Kitko
The meaning of Kitko
Ukrainian: nickname from a diminutive of kit ‘tomcat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kitko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kitko saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,758th most popular name in America, but by 2010 it dipped to the 48,901st spot, marking a 4.58% decline in rank. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the Kitko surname marginally increased from 428 to 431, showing a 0.7% growth over the decade. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a 6.25% decrease, from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,758 | #48,901 | -4.58% |
| Count | 428 | 431 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kitko
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kitko. In both 2000 and 2010, the overwhelming majority of Kitkos identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.43% to 96.06% over the ten years. The percentage of Kitkos identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.64% to 1.16% during the same period. Interestingly, while no Kitkos identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.39% did. There were no reported Kitkos identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 96.06% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 1.16% | -29.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |