Explore the Family Name Kalka
The meaning of Kalka
1. Polish (also Kałka): nickname for a dirty man, from kalać, kalić ‘to soil, make dirty’, or perhaps a topographic name from Old Polish kał ‘muddy place’, ‘slough’. 2. Perhaps an altered form of German Kalker, an occupational name for a lime burner, from Kalk + the agent suffix -er.
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How common is the last name Kalka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kalka has observed a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,876 in popularity, but by 2010, it climbed to 33,164, marking an improvement of 2.1%. The count of individuals bearing the surname also rose from 634 in 2000 to 690 in 2010, indicating an 8.83% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,876 | #33,164 | 2.1% |
| Count | 634 | 690 | 8.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalka
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those with the surname Kalka between 2000 and 2010. The number of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Blacks with this surname was negligible or suppressed for privacy in both years. People identifying as White made up the majority, though their percentage dropped marginally from 91.17% to 89.57%. Individuals claiming two or more ethnic identities saw a significant decrease of 36.9%. Meanwhile, there were notable increases in the Hispanic and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities, with increases of 46.84% and 33.33%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.17% | 89.57% | -1.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.15% | 4.2% | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 3.48% | 46.84% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 1.59% | -36.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |