Explore the Family Name Kalina
The meaning of Kalina
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, German (of Slavic origin), and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Lower Sorbian kalina ‘guelder rose, snowball tree (Viburnum opulus)’. As a Slavic name it is probably topographic; as a Jewish name it is more likely artificial. 2. Polish and Czech: from the personal name Kalina, a derivative of various personal names, in particular Latin Calixtus (see Kalista) or Aquilinus (see Aquilino). 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place called Kalina or Kalino.
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How common is the last name Kalina in the United States?
The surname Kalina, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 13,717 but fell to 14,893 in 2010, marking an 8.57% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 2,027 in 2000 to 1,987 in 2010, reflecting a minor decline of 1.97%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 10.67% over that time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,717 | #14,893 | -8.57% |
| Count | 2,027 | 1,987 | -1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.75 | 0.67 | -10.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalina
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalina, it is predominantly White, again according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.3% of Kalinas identified as White, which slightly decreased to 95.37% in 2010. There were small changes noted in other ethnic identities over the decade. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander showed a marginal decrease of 5.06%, while those identifying as two or more races increased by 22.97%. People identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 32.09% and identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native was recorded for the first time in 2010 since the data was suppressed (S) in 2000 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 95.37% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.47% | 32.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.91% | 22.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.75% | -5.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |