Explore the Family Name Kittrell
The meaning of Kittrell
English: probably a variant of Cottrell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kittrell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kittrell saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kittrell was ranked as the 7,752nd most popular surname in the United States; however, by 2010, its ranking dropped to 7,987, marking a change of -3.03%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased from 3,952 in 2000 to 4,140 in 2010, an increase of 4.76%. However, its proportion per 100k people slightly decreased from 1.46 to 1.4, marking a downshift of -4.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,752 | #7,987 | -3.03% |
| Count | 3,952 | 4,140 | 4.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.46 | 1.4 | -4.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kittrell
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kittrell, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While a majority of those with the surname identified as White (69.36% in 2000 and 66.64% in 2010), there is a visible increase in other ethnic groups. The percentage of those identifying as Black increased from 27.20% to 28.29%, while Hispanic representation also increased, from 1.06% to 1.84%. There were also increases in the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native though these percentages remain relatively low.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.36% | 66.64% | -3.92% |
| Black | 27.2% | 28.29% | 4.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.05% | 33.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.84% | 73.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.82% | 46.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.36% | 28.57% |