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

Kise, 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 Kise surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kise in America

Kise is the 35246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kise surname appeared 639 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 Kise.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kise 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 Kise

The surname KISE is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "Kiesel," which means "pebble" or "gravel," potentially suggesting an association with occupations related to stone or gravel mining.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KISE surname can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Kise was documented as a stonemason in the year 1573. This suggests that the name may have been initially related to the stone-working trade in that region.

In the 17th century, the KISE surname started appearing in various parts of what is now modern-day Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. During this time, the spelling variations included Kiese, Kiesse, and Kisse, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and phonetic adaptations.

Notable individuals bearing the KISE surname in history include Johann Kise (1612-1683), a prominent theologian and author from Saxony, who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology. Another notable figure was Friedrich Kise (1788-1862), a German military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a respected military strategist.

In the 19th century, the KISE surname began to spread beyond Germany, with some families emigrating to other parts of Europe and North America. One such individual was Wilhelm Kise (1832-1901), a German-born industrialist who established a successful manufacturing company in Ohio, United States.

Other noteworthy individuals with the KISE surname include Hans Kise (1901-1976), a German architect known for his innovative designs in post-war reconstruction, and Johanna Kise (1923-2015), a renowned German painter and sculptor whose works were exhibited in renowned galleries across Europe.

While the KISE surname may not be as widely known as some other German surnames, its history is deeply rooted in the traditions and occupations of the regions where it originated, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kise

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

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

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