Explore the Family Name Kalita
The meaning of Kalita
1. Polish: variant of Kaleta. 2. Indian (Assam): Kshatriya name of unexplained etymology. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jerzy, Janusz, Mariusz, Wieslaw. Indian Jugal, Lalita.
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How common is the last name Kalita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kalita has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,583rd most common, but by 2010, it had jumped to 46,314th, showing an improvement of 10.21%. The count of people with this surname also grew from 379 in 2000 to 460 in 2010, marking a 21.37% rise. Moreover, the proportion per 100k people increased by 14.29%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,583 | #46,314 | 10.21% |
| Count | 379 | 460 | 21.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.16 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalita
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalita, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly by 61.96%, going from 7.65% to 12.39%. There was also a substantial increase of 130.30% in those identifying as Hispanic, though starting from a smaller base of 1.32% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White decreased by 7%, from 88.13% to 81.96%. Those identifying as two or more races also dropped by 50.76%, while the percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native identities remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.13% | 81.96% | -7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.65% | 12.39% | 61.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.32% | 3.04% | 130.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.3% | -50.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |