Explore the Family Name Kaldor
The meaning of Kaldor
Hungarian and Jewish (from Hungary) (Káldor): from German Kalter. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Sandor, Istvan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaldor in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kaldor experienced a marginal decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 64,385th most popular surname in the United States, dropping slightly to the 66,371st position by 2010, which represents a change of -3.08%. Despite the drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname rose from 289 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.11%. However, the proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the surname Kaldor decreased by 9.09% during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #66,371 | -3.08% |
| Count | 289 | 298 | 3.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaldor
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the surname Kaldor identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.54% of individuals with this surname identified as White in 2000, and this percentage grew to 98.32% by 2010, an increase of 1.84%. The data also shows a small percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No individuals with the surname Kaldor identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 98.32% | 1.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |