Explore the Family Name Kittinger
The meaning of Kittinger
German: 1. possibly from an ancient Germanic personal name with the initital element Gid-, cognate with Old English gidd ‘song’. 2. variant of Kettinger.
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How common is the last name Kittinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kittinger has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kittinger was the 25,945th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 15,615th spot, marking a surge of almost 40%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew significantly during the same period, with a count of 889 in 2000 and 1,871 in 2010, symbolizing an increase of over 110%. Accordingly, the proportion of individuals named Kittinger per 100,000 people also nearly doubled, going from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.63 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,945 | #15,615 | 39.81% |
| Count | 889 | 1,871 | 110.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.63 | 90.91% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kittinger
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of the Kittingers identify as White, making up 96.4% of the total in 2000 and 95.3% in 2010. Although there was a minor decrease of just over 1% in this group over the decade, they still remain the overwhelming majority. A notable change occurred within the Hispanic subgroup, which saw a dramatic increase of over 245%, growing from 0.79% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. There was a slight decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and a more substantial drop in those identifying as two or more races. The census recorded no Kittingers identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 95.3% | -1.14% |
| Hispanic | 0.79% | 2.73% | 245.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 0.69% | -61.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0.53% | -5.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |