Find out how popular the last name Kile is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kile.

Kile, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kile surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kile in America

Kile is the 6486th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kile surname appeared 5,234 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Kile.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kile to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kile

The surname KILE is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from an Old English word meaning "kiln" or "furnace." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in occupations related to pottery or metalworking, where kilns were essential tools.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KILE surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the 13th century, where a certain Robert le Kile is mentioned. This indicates that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by this time.

In the 14th century, the KILE surname appears in various records from regions such as Oxfordshire and Berkshire, with spellings like "Kile," "Kyle," and "Kylle." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

The KILE surname may also have been influenced by the Old Norse word "kili," meaning "kiln" or "furnace," as a result of the Norse invasions and settlements in parts of England during the 8th to 11th centuries.

One notable figure bearing the KILE surname was Sir John Kile, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire who lived in the 15th century. He is recorded as having donated funds for the construction of a chapel in the town of Cirencester.

Another historical figure was William Kile, a member of the English gentry from Oxfordshire, who lived during the 16th century. He is mentioned in the records of the Court of Wards and Liveries, which oversaw the estates of minors and widows.

In the 17th century, the KILE surname can be found in various parish records from counties like Norfolk and Suffolk, suggesting that the name had spread across different regions of England.

During the 18th century, a notable bearer of the KILE surname was Joseph Kile, a prominent clockmaker from London who is credited with introducing several innovations in clock design and manufacturing.

Another individual of note was Robert Kile, a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and fought alongside the British forces against the American colonists in the late 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the KILE surname continued to be represented across various parts of England, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including agriculture, trade, and commerce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kile

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kile.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kile was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kile has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kile was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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