Explore the Family Name Kivlin
The meaning of Kivlin
Irish: variant of Kivlehan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kivlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Kivlin surname has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,394 in popularity with a count of 223 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it slipped to rank 85,357 and the count dropped to 219. This indicates a modest decrease in popularity by 7.51% and a minimal reduction in count by 1.79%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also fell by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #85,357 | -7.51% |
| Count | 223 | 219 | -1.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kivlin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kivlin surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority are identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.65% to 96.8% between 2000 and 2010. No individuals with this surname were found to identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. There was also no change reported in the percentage of those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 96.8% | -1.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |