Explore the Family Name Kittell
The meaning of Kittell
1. English: variant of Kettle. 2. Americanized form of German Kittel.
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How common is the last name Kittell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kittell has slightly decreased in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 24,929th in 2000, it slipped to 27,918th by 2010, marking an 11.99 percent drop. The total number of people carrying the name also dwindled by 8.23 percent from 936 to 859 during the same period. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 citizens fell by 17.14 percent, from 0.35 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,929 | #27,918 | -11.99% |
| Count | 936 | 859 | -8.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.29 | -17.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kittell
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows relatively minimal changes for the surname Kittell between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as White represented a significant majority, with 90.06 percent in 2000 increasing marginally to 90.34 percent by 2010. Those identifying as Black comprised 4.49 percent in 2000, dropping slightly to 4.19 percent in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.67 percent to 2.33 percent. A slight increase was observed among those identifying with two or more races, rising from 1.92 percent to 2.10 percent. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.06% | 90.34% | 0.31% |
| Black | 4.49% | 4.19% | -6.68% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 2.33% | -12.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.1% | 9.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |