Explore the Family Name Kizzie
The meaning of Kizzie
African American: apparently a variant of Kissee or Keesee, surnames of presumably French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kizzie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kizzie has experienced an increased popularity over a decade. In 2000, Kizzie ranked 60,390th in popularity among surnames, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 57,639th, marking a 4.56% rise. The total count of people with this surname grew from 312 to 353 between 2000 and 2010, signifying a 13.14% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #57,639 | 4.56% |
| Count | 312 | 353 | 13.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kizzie
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals shifts over this ten-year span. The percentage of individuals identified as Black with the Kizzie surname rose slightly from 88.14% in 2000 to 91.50% in 2010. Those identified as White dropped significantly from 5.77% to 3.12%, while those who identified with two or more races decreased by 32.13%. The Hispanic representation among the Kizzies saw a modest increase from 1.60% to 2.27%. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.14% | 91.5% | 3.81% |
| White | 5.77% | 3.12% | -45.93% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 2.83% | -32.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.27% | 41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |