Explore the Family Name Calk
The meaning of Calk
1. English: possibly a habitational name from Calke in Derbyshire ‘(place on) the chalk or limestone’, from Old English (Anglian) calc. 2. Americanized form of German Kalk.
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How common is the last name Calk in the United States?
The surname Calk experienced a minor decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 35,187th most popular surname, but fell to the 36,630th spot by 2010, marking a 4.1% change. The number of individuals carrying the Calk surname saw a slight increase, with 606 people in 2000 compared to 610 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.55%, indicating that though the count increased, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,187 | #36,630 | -4.1% |
| Count | 606 | 610 | 0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Calk
In terms of ethnic identity, the Calk surname showed some shifts over the decade based on information from the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identifying as White decreased from 95.54% in 2000 to 90.16% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 2.64% to 6.39%. Interestingly, there was also a small emergence in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races categories, which presented no individuals in 2000, but accounted for 1.31% and 0.98% respectively in 2010. No data was recorded under Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.54% | 90.16% | -5.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 6.39% | 142.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |