2000
#112,967
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 144
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kich
A surname of Polish origin meaning "young lad" or "teenager".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Kich. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Kich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kich, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kich
The surname "KICH" has its roots in the German language and can be traced back to the 14th century. Originally, the name was derived from the word "Küche," which means "kitchen" in English. It was likely used as a occupational surname for individuals who worked in kitchens or were involved in food preparation.
The earliest recorded instances of the name "KICH" can be found in various historical documents from the German states. One notable example is the record of a certain Hans Kich, a baker who lived in the town of Nuremberg in the late 15th century.
During the Middle Ages, the surname "KICH" was also associated with several place names in Germany, such as Kichheim and Kichlingen. These place names likely influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.
In the 16th century, a variant spelling of the name, "KYCH," appeared in the records of the city of Hamburg. This spelling was likely influenced by the local dialect or pronunciation of the name in that region.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "KICH" was Johann Kich, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1538 to 1592. He was known for his work on the reformation of the Lutheran church and his contributions to the field of theology.
Another notable figure with the surname "KICH" was Friedrich Kich, a German painter who lived from 1773 to 1848. He was known for his landscapes and portraiture, and his works can be found in various art galleries across Germany.
In the 19th century, the surname "KICH" gained prominence in the United States, as many German immigrants brought the name with them during the waves of immigration to America. One such individual was Wilhelm Kich, a German-American engineer who lived from 1831 to 1901. He was instrumental in the construction of several major railways and bridges in the United States.
Another prominent individual with the surname "KICH" was Anna Kich, a German-American author and activist who lived from 1855 to 1931. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and contributed to several notable publications during her lifetime.
While the surname "KICH" may not be as common today as some other German surnames, its rich history and connection to various occupations, places, and notable individuals make it a fascinating name to explore and understand.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kich
Among Census respondents with the surname Kich, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Kich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.3% · 97
- Two or more races7.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kich
Kich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-40 bearers (-27.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 43,077 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+11 bearers (+10.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,287 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,967 | 144 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -40 bearers (-27.8%) | Down 43,077 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.6%) | Up 10,287 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #145,757 | 6.6% |
| Count | 104 | 115 | 10.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kich bearers went from 104 to 115 (+10.6% change). The surname moved up 10,287 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #145,757.
FAQ
Kich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kich?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Kich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Kich?
Kich ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Kich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kich.
Has Kich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kich went from 104 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 11 (+10.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Kich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kich, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%) and Hispanic (5.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.3%), Two or More Races (7.8%), Hispanic (5.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kich mean?
A surname of Polish origin meaning "young lad" or "teenager". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kich (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kich?
See how many people have the surname Kich on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.