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

Kissick, 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 Kissick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kissick in America

Kissick is the 25403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kissick surname appeared 974 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 Kissick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kissick 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 Kissick

The surname Kissick is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the county of Yorkshire, where it was derived from a place name referencing a location near a stream or river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions a landowner named Kissoc, which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the surname.

During the 13th century, the name Kissick appeared in various legal documents and records in the Yorkshire area. These mentions often included variations such as Kyssyk, Kyssyke, and Kyssik, reflecting the spelling inconsistencies common in those times.

In the 16th century, notable individuals bearing the surname Kissick included John Kissick (1520-1582), a prominent merchant and landowner in the town of Beverley, Yorkshire. His son, William Kissick (1550-1618), followed in his footsteps and became a respected figure in the local community.

Another notable figure was Robert Kissick (1625-1687), a Puritan minister who played a significant role in the religious turmoil of the 17th century. He was a vocal opponent of the established Church of England and faced persecution for his beliefs.

The 18th century saw the emergence of Mary Kissick (1745-1821), a celebrated author and poet from the city of York. Her works often explored themes of nature and the English countryside, earning her critical acclaim during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Kissick family expanded their influence beyond Yorkshire. William Kissick (1810-1882), a successful industrialist, established a thriving textile business in the city of Manchester, contributing to the region's economic growth during the Industrial Revolution.

As the centuries passed, the surname Kissick continued to spread across England and beyond, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different parts of the country and even emigrating to other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kissick

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

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

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