Explore the Family Name Kalista
The meaning of Kalista
Polish and Czech: from the personal name Kalist, Late Latin Calixtus (see Calixto).
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How common is the last name Kalista in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalista saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kalista ranked as the 50,261st most popular surname with 391 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank dropped to 54,864 with 375 individuals carrying the surname, indicating a decrease in popularity by 9.16 percent and a reduction in count by 4.09 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased from 0.14 to 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #54,864 | -9.16% |
| Count | 391 | 375 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalista
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalista, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decrease of 1.42 percent over the decade. In 2000, no individuals with the surname identified as Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, shifts were observed by 2010. By then, 1.87 percent identified as Hispanic, and 1.33 percent identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native. There was also an increase in individuals who identified with two or more races, rising from 3.58 percent in 2000 to 3.73 percent in 2010. No changes were recorded for the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black identities during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.86% | 92.53% | -1.42% |
| Two or More Races | 3.58% | 3.73% | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |