Explore the Family Name Kalin
The meaning of Kalin
1. Slovenian: nickname from kalin ‘bullfinch’, denoting someone thought to resemble a bullfinch in some way (for unknown reasons it is metaphorically used as a nickname for a cunning fellow or a cheat, a swindler, and in former times also for a simpleton). 2. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kalina. 3. Turkish (Kalın): nickname from kalın ‘stout’.
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How common is the last name Kalin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalin saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name slipped from 16,972 in 2000 to 18,808 in 2010—a decrease of approximately 10.82 percent. The count of individuals carrying the surname also dropped by about 5.76 percent, from 1,545 to 1,456. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people fell by approximately 14.04 percent, from 0.57 to 0.49.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,972 | #18,808 | -10.82% |
| Count | 1,545 | 1,456 | -5.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.49 | -14.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalin, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing the surname are white, constituting 95.02 percent in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.30 percent in 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname decreased by 24.26 percent, while those identifying with two or more races was suppressed for privacy in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with the surname Kalin increased significantly from 1.42 percent to 2.61 percent—an increase of 83.80 percent. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname changed from suppressed data to 1.17 percent in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.3% | -0.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 2.61% | 83.8% |
| Black | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 1.03% | -24.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |