Explore the Family Name Sixkiller
The meaning of Sixkiller
Native American (Cherokee; also Six Killer): translation into English of the personal name Sutalidihi, composed of a variant of the Cherokee word sudali ‘six’ and the suffix -dihi ‘killer’. It was a war name and also a sacred name referred to the sun, in ceremonies and rituals. See also Teehee. History: According to legend, the name Sixkiller was first bestowed (in the late 18th or early 19th century) on a Cherokee warrior who had killed six men before being killed himself in a war against the Creek people. His descendant Sam Sixkiller (1842–86) was a Native American leader and lawman who served in the Civil War, at first with the Confederacy, before switching sides and serving in the Union artillery.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sixkiller in the United States?
The surname Sixkiller has seen a boost in popularity from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Sixkiller was ranked as the 51,024th most common surname, while in 2010 it had risen to the 46,647th place, an increase of approximately 8.58%. The actual count of people with this surname also saw an increase of 18.75%, with 384 individuals in 2000 and 456 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Sixkiller surname per 100,000 people also rose marginally from 0.14 to 0.15 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #46,647 | 8.58% |
| Count | 384 | 456 | 18.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sixkiller
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sixkiller, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting trends. While no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black held this surname, there were significant changes among other ethnicities. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Two or More Races increased by 34.09%, and those who identified as White increased by 13%. An impressive 110.90% increase was noted within the Hispanic community. However, there was a notable decline of 19.02% among American Indian and Alaskan Natives holding the Sixkiller surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 54.43% | 44.08% | -19.02% |
| White | 30.47% | 34.43% | 13% |
| Two or More Races | 12.76% | 17.11% | 34.09% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 3.29% | 110.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |