2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kytta
An occupational surname derived from the Greek word "kytta," meaning a hut or small dwelling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Kytta. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kytta surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Kytta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kytta, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kytta
The surname KYTTA has its origins in Finland, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Finnish word "kytta," which means a small hut or a temporary shelter used by hunters or fishermen in the wilderness.
The name was predominantly found in the western and central regions of Finland, particularly in areas with a strong tradition of hunting and fishing. Some of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in parish records from the towns of Salo, Lohja, and Tammela.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname KYTTA was Matti Kytta, born in the village of Hiittinen in Salo around 1580. His descendants continued to use the name, and it gradually spread to neighboring regions.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name KYTTA appeared in various historical records, including tax rolls and land ownership documents. Notable individuals from this period include Heikki Kytta (1642-1718), a farmer and landowner in Tammela, and Liisa Kytta (1701-1773), a wealthy merchant from Lohja.
As the Finnish population became more mobile in the 19th century, the name KYTTA began to appear in other parts of the country. One prominent figure was Juho Kytta (1828-1901), a respected teacher and writer from Turku, who authored several textbooks on Finnish grammar and literature.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Matti Kytta (1858-1934), a pioneering industrialist from Tampere who established one of the first textile factories in the city. His company, Kytta & Sons, played a significant role in the industrialization of Finland.
In the early 20th century, the name KYTTA continued to be associated with various professions and fields. Aino Kytta (1892-1976) was a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki, while Eino Kytta (1911-1989) was a renowned botanist and professor at the University of Helsinki.
Throughout its history, the surname KYTTA has maintained a strong connection to its Finnish roots, reflecting the traditional way of life and occupations of its bearers, from hunters and fishermen to merchants, educators, industrialists, and academics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kytta
Among Census respondents with the surname Kytta, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kytta bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kytta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 119
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kytta
Kytta appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+14 bearers (+12.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,164 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-4 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,456 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+12.7%) | Up 4,164 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 6,456 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kytta surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #142,049 | -4.8% |
| Count | 124 | 120 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kytta bearers went from 124 to 120 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 6,456 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #142,049.
FAQ
Kytta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kytta?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Kytta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Kytta?
Kytta ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Kytta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kytta.
Has Kytta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kytta went from 124 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Kytta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kytta, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kytta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (119 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kytta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kytta (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kytta mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Greek word "kytta," meaning a hut or small dwelling. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kytta (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Kytta?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Kytta is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.