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

Kitzmiller, 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 Kitzmiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kitzmiller in America

Kitzmiller is the 13660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kitzmiller surname appeared 2,216 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kitzmiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kitzmiller 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 Kitzmiller

The surname Kitzmiller has its roots in Germany, originating in the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German words "kütz," meaning "short" or "small," and "müller," meaning "miller." The name likely referred to someone who was a small or short miller.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Kitzmiller dates back to the late 1300s in the town of Heidelberg, where it appeared in local tax records. Similar spellings from that era include Kutzmuller and Kutzmoller.

In the 16th century, the name Kitzmiller began appearing in various records across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. One notable early bearer was Hans Kitzmiller, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Esslingen near Stuttgart in the late 1500s.

As the name spread, it took on various regional spellings, such as Kitzmuller, Kitzmuller, and Kitzmueller. In some areas, the name was also anglicized to Kitzmiller or Kitsmiller, particularly among those who emigrated to English-speaking countries.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name in America was Johann Kitzmiller, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s. His descendants went on to establish themselves in various parts of the United States, including Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio.

Another notable bearer of the name was Wilhelm Kitzmiller, a German-American artist and engraver born in 1827 in Pforzheim, Germany. He is known for his detailed etchings and engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.

In the 19th century, the name Kitzmiller was also found in Canada, with families settling in Ontario and other provinces. One notable Canadian bearer was John Kitzmiller, a businessman and politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba in the late 1800s.

Throughout history, the surname Kitzmiller has been associated with various occupations, including millers, farmers, artisans, and professionals. While not a common name, it has maintained a presence across generations, reflecting its German heritage and the migration patterns of its bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kitzmiller

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

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

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