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

Killgore, 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 Killgore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Killgore in America

Killgore is the 22026th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Killgore surname appeared 1,177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Killgore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Killgore 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 Killgore

The surname Killgore is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "cille" meaning a small stream or brook, and "gor" meaning a triangular piece of land formed by the junction of two streams. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Chillegore" and refers to a landowner in Derbyshire. This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, records show a Walter de Killegore residing in Staffordshire. This is one of the earliest examples of the name taking its more modern form.

During the 14th century, a notable figure named John Killgore was a monk at the Abbey of Bury St. Edmunds in Suffolk. He was known for his skilled calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts.

In the 16th century, a Thomas Killgore was born in Yorkshire in 1542. He was a prominent merchant and trader, known for his business dealings with the Netherlands and the Hanseatic League.

Another notable individual was Sir William Killgore (1610-1678), a military officer who fought for the Royalist forces during the English Civil War. He was knighted for his bravery and loyalty to King Charles I.

In the 18th century, a Richard Killgore (1725-1795) was a wealthy landowner in Lincolnshire. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated funds to establish a school for underprivileged children in his local community.

The name Killgore has also been associated with various place names throughout England, such as Killgore Hill in Derbyshire and Killgore Farm in Staffordshire, further highlighting its geographical roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Killgore

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

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 Killgore 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 Killgore 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 Killgore was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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