Explore the Family Name Kalk
The meaning of Kalk
1. German and Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a lime burner, from Middle High German kalc ‘lime’ (a loanword from Latin calx), Middle Dutch calk. Lime is a white calcium oxide obtained by heating limestone (see Kalkbrenner). 2. German (of Slavic origin): unexplained.
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How common is the last name Kalk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kalk" has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kalk was ranked as the 34,150th most popular surname, while in 2010 it had fallen to the 38,582nd position, marking a decline of almost 13%. The number of individuals with this last name has also decreased from 628 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, a reduction of around 8.76%. Similarly, the proportion of people named Kalk per 100,000 population has dropped by 17.39%, from 0.23 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,150 | #38,582 | -12.98% |
| Count | 628 | 573 | -8.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalk
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Kalk" has shown some shifts as well, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 95.86% of individuals with this last name identified as White, but this figure decreased slightly to 91.10% in 2010. The percentage of Kalks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black remained constant at 0% during the decade, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 2.23% to 1.92%. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in the proportion of Kalks identifying as two or more races, rising from 0.80% in 2000 to 2.97% in 2010 - an increase of over 271%. There was also an appearance of Hispanic identity among Kalks in 2010, which was absent in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.86% | 91.1% | -4.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.97% | 271.25% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.23% | 1.92% | -13.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |