Explore the Family Name Kydd
The meaning of Kydd
English and Scottish (Angus): variant of Kidd.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kydd in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kydd has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 48,963rd and by 2010, it moved up to the 44,653rd spot, marking an 8.8% leap in rank. The count of people with the Kydd surname also grew by 19.06% from 404 in 2000 to 481 in 2010. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k has slightly increased by 6.67%, indicating a small yet notable growth in the use of this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,963 | #44,653 | 8.8% |
| Count | 404 | 481 | 19.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kydd
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kydd, significant shifts were observed between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While those identifying as white made up the majority with 56.93% in 2000, there was a slight decrease to 53.64% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black saw a minor rise, going from 32.92% to 33.89%. However, the most notable change was seen in the Hispanic group, which experienced a significant increase of 62.63%, moving from 3.96% to 6.44%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were quite negligible in both years, with the former seeing a complete drop to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.93% | 53.64% | -5.78% |
| Black | 32.92% | 33.89% | 2.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.96% | 6.44% | 62.63% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 3.95% | -11.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |