Explore the Family Name Kalil
The meaning of Kalil
Arabic: variant of Khalil. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Compare Kaleel.
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How common is the last name Kalil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kalil has remained relatively constant between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted slightly from 21,307 to 21,393, marking a decrease of 0.4%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 1,146 to 1,223, indicating a growth of 6.72%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 2.38%, dropping from 0.42 to 0.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #21,393 | -0.4% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,223 | 6.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.41 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalil
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes among those with the Kalil surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of White individuals with this surname decreased marginally by 0.65% from 86.74% to 86.18%. Among Hispanic individuals, there was an increase of 11.01%, raising their representation from 6.63% to 7.36%. The most notable change was observed in the Black community, which saw their representation more than double, increasing by 74.70% from 2.53% to 4.42%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races fell by 51.80%, moving from 3.05% to 1.47%. Interestingly, in 2010, Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives started to appear in the data, with 0.57% and 0.00% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.74% | 86.18% | -0.65% |
| Hispanic | 6.63% | 7.36% | 11.01% |
| Black | 2.53% | 4.42% | 74.7% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 1.47% | -51.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |