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

Kiros, 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 Kiros surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiros in America

Kiros is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiros surname appeared 223 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 Kiros.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiros 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 Kiros

The surname KIROS is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, with roots dating back to the ancient Aksumite Empire. It is derived from the Ge'ez language, one of the oldest Semitic languages spoken in the Horn of Africa region.

The name is thought to be a variant of the word "Kiros," which means "consecrated" or "dedicated." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who held religious or spiritual roles within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname KIROS can be found in the Kebra Nagast, a 14th-century literary work that chronicles the reign of the Aksumite kings. The text references a figure named Kiros, who is described as a prominent figure in the royal court.

During the 16th century, the KIROS surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts documenting the lives of noble families and influential figures in the Ethiopian highlands. Among those mentioned is Abba Kiros, a renowned Ethiopian monk and scholar who lived during the reign of Emperor Gelawdewos (1508-1540).

In the 18th century, the KIROS surname gained further recognition with the rise of Ras Kiros, a powerful nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the reunification of the Ethiopian Empire under Emperor Tewodros II (1818-1868).

Other notable individuals with the KIROS surname include:

1. Gebra Kiros (1885-1960), an Ethiopian diplomat and politician who served as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
2. Seyoum Kiros (1923-2001), an Ethiopian politician and academic who held various positions in the government and academia.
3. Kiros Alemayehu (1934-2010), an Ethiopian artist and sculptor known for his pioneering work in modern Ethiopian art.
4. Kiros Hailu (born 1942), an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the Boston Marathon in 1973.
5. Selam Kiros (born 1971), an Eritrean-born Canadian writer and academic, known for her works exploring identity and migration.

While the KIROS surname has its roots in Ethiopia, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among the Ethiopian diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the rich cultural heritage of the Horn of Africa region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiros

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

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

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