Explore the Family Name Kalal
The meaning of Kalal
Czech (Kálal): occupational name for a woodcutter, from a Moravian dialect derivative of kálat ‘to hew, to cut (a block of wood)’. Compare Kallal.
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How common is the last name Kalal in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kalal saw slight increases in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kalal ranked 38,644 in popularity with a total count of 538 individuals carrying this surname in the United States. By 2010, the rank increased slightly to 38,332, representing a change of 0.81%. The count of people named Kalal also rose by 7.43%, reaching a total of 578.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #38,332 | 0.81% |
| Count | 538 | 578 | 7.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalal
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts among those bearing the Kalal surname. The proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased substantially from 1.67% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010, representing a 55.69% change. The percentage identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased to zero in 2010 from 1.3% in 2000. A large majority of those with the Kalal surname identified as White, accounting for 96.28% in 2000 and slightly less at 95.67% in 2010, marking a 0.63% decrease. No individuals with the surname Kalal identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.67% | -0.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.67% | 2.6% | 55.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |