Explore the Family Name Kyker
The meaning of Kyker
Americanized form of German Keicher. Compare Kiker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kyker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kyker has witnessed a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Kyker ranked as the 29,932nd most popular surname in the United States, with approximately 740 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, however, it slipped to the 31,554th rank and the count also dropped marginally to 733. This represented a decrease of about 5.42% in rank and 0.95% in count. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly experienced a drop of approximately 7.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,932 | #31,554 | -5.42% |
| Count | 740 | 733 | -0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyker
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Kyker surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, although there has been a slight decrease in this group from 96.89% in 2000 to 95.77% in 2010. There was an increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.35% in 2000 to 2.73% in 2010. Those reporting two or more ethnicities saw a decline from 1.22% to 0.82%. No Kykers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 95.77% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.73% | 102.22% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.82% | -32.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |