Explore the Family Name Kalivas
The meaning of Kalivas
Greek: topographic name for someone living in a hut, from kaliva ‘hut’ (classical Greek kalybē). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Nikolaos, Spero.
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How common is the last name Kalivas in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalivas showed a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kalivas ranked 58,849 in terms of popularity and this decreased by 4.65% to rank 61,585 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname increased slightly from 322 in 2000 to 326 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 1.24%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also witnessed a small drop of 8.33%, going from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,849 | #61,585 | -4.65% |
| Count | 322 | 326 | 1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalivas
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed that the majority of people with the surname Kalivas identified as White. This group saw an increase from 92.24% in 2000 to 96.32% in 2010, showing a change of 4.42%. Individuals identifying as Two or more races saw a significant decrease from 5.90% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. Hispanic representation experienced a negligible decrease of 1.29%, going from 1.55% in 2000 to 1.53% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.24% | 96.32% | 4.42% |
| Two or More Races | 5.9% | 1.53% | -74.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.53% | -1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |