Explore the Family Name Kittleson
The meaning of Kittleson
Americanized form of Norwegian Kittelsen (see Kittelson).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kittleson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kittleson saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 16,871st most popular name in the United States, while it moved up to 16,748th place by 2010 - a growth rate of 0.73%. The total count of individuals with this surname also rose during this decade, with an increase of 9.63% from 1,557 to 1,707 people. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.58.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,871 | #16,748 | 0.73% |
| Count | 1,557 | 1,707 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kittleson
Looking into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Kittleson, there were shifts recorded between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of the Kittlelson population identified as White, though this percentage declined slightly from 97.69% to 95.66%. There were notable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing 137.50% from 0.32% to 0.76%, and Hispanic, which nearly doubled from 1.16% to 2.28%. Additionally, small percentages began identifying as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native over this period, both at 0.35% in 2010, whereas they were not represented in 2000. Those identifying with two or more races increased modestly from 0.45% to 0.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 95.66% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 2.28% | 96.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.32% | 0.76% | 137.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.59% | 31.11% |
| Black | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.35% | 0% |