Explore the Family Name Kyllo
The meaning of Kyllo
Norwegian: habitational name from two farms so named in Trøndelag; in Stjørdal it is of unexplained etymology, in Selbu from Old Norse hjallr ‘terrace, ledge’.
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How common is the last name Kyllo in the United States?
The surname Kyllo, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has declined in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 37,319 with a count of 562 and a proportion per 100k of 0.21. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 39,607, with a count of 555 and a proportion per 100k of 0.19. This represents a change in rank of -6.13%, a slight decrease in total count by -1.25% and a proportion per 100k drop of -9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #39,607 | -6.13% |
| Count | 562 | 555 | -1.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyllo
When discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kyllo using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been a slight shift over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded bearing this surname. The majority ethnicity remained White, though it decreased from 97.86% in 2000 to 95.86% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic increased slightly from 1.25% to 1.98%. Additionally, those identifying with two or more races appeared in the 2010 census, making up 1.08% of individuals with the Kyllo surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.86% | 95.86% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.98% | 58.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |