Explore the Family Name Kittles
The meaning of Kittles
English: variant of Kettles. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kittles in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kittles has seen a slight decrease over the decade, moving from rank 39499 in 2000 to 41501 in 2010, marking a change of -5.07%. The count remained the same at 524, indicating that the number of people carrying this surname hasn't changed. However, the proportion per 100k decreased by 5.26%, moving from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #41,501 | -5.07% |
| Count | 524 | 524 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kittles
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kittles. In 2000, 65.65% of those with the surname identified as Black, which slightly increased to 65.84% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White saw a minor decrease, moving from 30.53% in 2000 to 28.63% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity rose from 2.67% to 4.39%, showing a significant increase. No individuals with this surname reported being of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year. A new category appeared in 2010, with 1.15% reporting belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.65% | 65.84% | 0.29% |
| White | 30.53% | 28.63% | -6.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.67% | 4.39% | 64.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |