Explore the Family Name Kalata
The meaning of Kalata
Polish: variant of Kaleta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kalata in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kalata held a rank of 34,308 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 34,618 in 2010, representing a marginal decrease of 0.9%. In terms of count, however, there was an increase from 625 in 2000 to 653 in 2010, a growth rate of 4.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010, indicating a -4.35% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #34,618 | -0.9% |
| Count | 625 | 653 | 4.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalata
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Kalata identified as White (96.64%), while a small percentage identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.96%) and Hispanic (1.44%). There were no individuals who identified as Black, Two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had decreased slightly to 94.64%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category increased to 1.38%. Interestingly, the Hispanic category saw significant growth, increasing to 2.60%. Additionally, a new category emerged in 2010 with 0.77% identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 94.64% | -2.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.6% | 80.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.96% | 1.38% | 43.75% |
| Black | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |