Explore the Family Name Kyte
The meaning of Kyte
1. English: variant of Kite. 2. Norwegian: habitational name from a farm so named in Voss, first element a word for ‘hollow, depression’.
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How common is the last name Kyte in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kyte" has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped from 20,565 in 2000 to 21,307 in 2010, a decrease of 3.61%. However, the count, or the number of people with this name, increased by 2.67% from 1,198 in 2000 to 1,230 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also declined slightly by 4.55%, from 0.44 in 2000 to 0.42 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,565 | #21,307 | -3.61% |
| Count | 1,198 | 1,230 | 2.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.42 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kyte
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows significant shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Kyte surname from 2000 to 2010. No Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were recorded with the Kyte surname in either year. Those identifying as two or more races decreased by 38.36%, from 1.59% in 2000 to 0.98% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 2.33%, from 90.48% in 2000 to 88.37% in 2010. However, the number of Hispanics and Blacks with the Kyte surname increased significantly. The Hispanic population grew by 88.06%, from 1.34% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, while the Black population increased by 24.79%, from 5.93% in 2000 to 7.40% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.48% | 88.37% | -2.33% |
| Black | 5.93% | 7.4% | 24.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 2.52% | 88.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 0.98% | -38.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |