Explore the Family Name Kallay
The meaning of Kallay
1. Hungarian (Kállay): habitational name for someone from a place called Kálló or Kallo in Nógrád County, or from the provincial town of Nagykálló in Szabolcs County. 2. Jewish (from Hungary; Kállay): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname, or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname. History: The Kállay family of Szabolcs County were one of Hungary’s oldest noble families. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Attila, Kalman, Katalin, Laszlo.
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How common is the last name Kallay in the United States?
The surname Kallay, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,077th, but by 2010, it had risen to 50,771st. Additionally, the number of people with this last name also increased from 375 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, reflecting a 9.6% growth. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 population remained static at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,077 | #50,771 | 2.51% |
| Count | 375 | 411 | 9.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kallay surname predominantly identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was, however, a slight decrease in this group from 88.27% in 2000 to 84.91% in 2010. On the other hand, there were increases in those identifying as Hispanic and Black, with respective changes of 36.88% and 38.33%. No individuals with the Kallay surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.27% | 84.91% | -3.81% |
| Black | 8.27% | 11.44% | 38.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.19% | 36.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |