Explore the Family Name Kallen
The meaning of Kallen
1. Swedish (Källén): ornamental, topographic or habitational name from källa ‘spring, source’ (also representing an element of a placename such as Källa or Källby) + the adjectival suffix -én, a derivative of Latin -enius ‘relating to’. 2. North German and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Kalle, a pet form of Karl.
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How common is the last name Kallen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kallen saw a minimal shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kallen was ranked 43,377th in popularity and increased slightly to the rank of 43,438th in 2010, marking a slight decrease in popularity by 0.14%. The count of individuals with this surname, however, rose from 469 in 2000 to 497 in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.97%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,377 | #43,438 | -0.14% |
| Count | 469 | 497 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallen
The Decennial U.S. Census also sheds light on the ethnicity associated with the surname Kallen. The majority identifying with this name are predominantly of White ethnicity, increasing slightly from 92.11% in 2000 to 92.56% in 2010. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage increased by 5.85%, moving from 1.71% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races also rose from 1.49% to 1.61%, marking an 8.05% change. However, there was a notable decrease among those of Hispanic identity, falling from 4.05% in 2000 to 2.62% in 2010, indicating a drop of 35.31%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 92.56% | 0.49% |
| Hispanic | 4.05% | 2.62% | -35.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.71% | 1.81% | 5.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.61% | 8.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |