Explore the Family Name Kalamaras
The meaning of Kalamaras
Greek: occupational name for a clerk, derived from kalamari ‘calamari, squid’, also ‘ink’, + -as, suffix of occupational names.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kalamaras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kalamaras saw a minor shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kalamaras ranked 70,473 in popularity, while in 2010 it was slightly lower at 71,478, representing a decrease of 1.43%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the surname rose from 259 to 273 during this decade, an increase of 5.41%. Despite the rise in count, the representation of this surname per 100k people dropped by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,478 | -1.43% |
| Count | 259 | 273 | 5.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalamaras
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalamaras also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest proportion of individuals with this surname identified as White, increasing slightly from 93.82% in 2000 to 95.97% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic reduced significantly by 48.24%, from 4.25% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.82% | 95.97% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 4.25% | 2.2% | -48.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |