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

Kiska, 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 Kiska surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kiska in America

Kiska is the 77788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kiska surname appeared 246 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 Kiska.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kiska 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 Kiska

The surname KISKA originates from the Czech Republic, with records indicating its usage dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old Czech word "kyska," which referred to a small, round loaf of bread. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given to bakers or individuals associated with the bread-making trade.

KISKA is thought to have first appeared in the region of Bohemia, now part of the modern-day Czech Republic. Early records show variations in spelling, such as "Kyska" and "Kyszka," reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name KISKA can be found in a land register from the town of Olomouc, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Kyszka," who was likely a landowner or prominent figure in the area.

In the 15th century, the name KISKA appears in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Bohemia. A notable example is Jan Kiska, a nobleman and military commander born around 1430, who played a significant role in the Hussite Wars.

During the 16th century, the name KISKA gained further prominence with the birth of Mikuláš Kiska (1550-1618), a renowned Czech scholar and philosopher who made valuable contributions to the field of education.

In the 17th century, the KISKA surname became associated with the town of Česká Kamenice, located in the northern region of Bohemia. Historical records from this period mention several individuals with the surname, including Václav Kiska (1620-1695), a respected landowner and local magistrate.

As the centuries progressed, the KISKA name continued to be found across various regions of the Czech lands, with some individuals achieving notable status. One such example is Karel Kiska (1819-1892), a prominent Czech architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Prague.

While the KISKA surname has its roots firmly planted in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, its rich history and connections to the Czech lands remain deeply ingrained in its cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kiska

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

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

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