Explore the Family Name Kitson
The meaning of Kitson
1. English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): patronymic meaning ‘son of Kit’, a pet form of Christopher and Christian. 2. Irish (Wicklow): Anglicized form of Mac Ceit or Ó Ceit, see Kett.
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How common is the last name Kitson in the United States?
The surname Kitson, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,387th most popular last name and by 2010, it had moved up to the 13,746th spot, indicating a positive change of 4.46%. This trend correlates with the count of people with the surname Kitson, which also grew by 15.36% from 1908 in 2000 to 2201 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw an increment of 5.63%, moving from 0.71 in 2000 to 0.75 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,387 | #13,746 | 4.46% |
| Count | 1,908 | 2,201 | 15.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.75 | 5.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kitson
The ethnicity breakdown of individuals with the surname Kitson shows some significant changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest proportion is of White ethnicity, although it experienced a decrease of 4.62% leaving the percentage at 85.23% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnicities both saw an increase with 407.69% and 61.90% respectively, while Two or more races and Black ethnicities also increased by 30.14% and 26.68%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a modest increase of 25.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.36% | 85.23% | -4.62% |
| Black | 6.71% | 8.5% | 26.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.1% | 2.64% | 25.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.36% | 61.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 1.32% | 407.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.95% | 30.14% |