Explore the Family Name Kalich
The meaning of Kalich
1. Altered form of German Kahlich, an occupational name for a lime burner (see Kalk, Kalkbrenner). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Kolik: topographic name for someone living in a dwelling on piles in a marshy region, from an (Upper) Sorbian diminutive of koł ‘pile, stake’. 3. Czech and Slovak: from kalich ‘chalice’, said to be a nickname for a Protestant. 4. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Kalić: probably a patronymic from a pet form of any of the personal names containing the syllable ka, or perhaps a topographic name derived from kal ‘mud’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm.
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How common is the last name Kalich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalich has seen a dip in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked 59,769th and had been used by 316 individuals, accounting for 0.12 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 66,164th and the count of individuals with this surname decreased to 299, dropping its proportion per 100,000 people to 0.1. This represents a decrease in usage of the surname by 5.38% and a change in rank by -10.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #66,164 | -10.7% |
| Count | 316 | 299 | -5.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalich
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalich. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.89% and 93.98% respectively, despite a slight decrease of 1.99%. The number of those who identified as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.16% in 2000 to 4.01% in 2010, marking a significant change of 26.90%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Kalich identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 93.98% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.16% | 4.01% | 26.9% |
| 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% |