Explore the Family Name Kalkstein
The meaning of Kalkstein
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place so named (probably Kalckstein in former East Prussia). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Avi.
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How common is the last name Kalkstein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalkstein has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 76,465 in terms of popularity and dropped to rank 86,005 by 2010, showing a 12.48% decline. The number of people carrying this surname also decreased from 234 to 217, a reduction of 7.26%. The proportion per 100,000 people using this surname also fell from 0.09 to 0.07, marking a 22.22% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,465 | #86,005 | -12.48% |
| Count | 234 | 217 | -7.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalkstein
When it comes to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Kalkstein surname identify as White. This group represented 96.15% in 2000 and slightly increased to 96.31% by 2010. In 2000, around 2.14% identified with two or more races, but this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. The Hispanic representation, however, rose from zero in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.31% | 0.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |