Explore the Family Name Kallenbach
The meaning of Kallenbach
German and Dutch (of German origin): habitational name from any of the places in Thuringia and Westphalia, probably named with kalle ‘muddy water’ or kalde ‘cold’ + Bach ‘stream’.
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How common is the last name Kallenbach in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kallenbach dipped slightly in the decade from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 27,771 in 2000, it fell by 1.88% to 28,293 in 2010. However, the number of individuals carrying the surname increased by 3.68%, from 815 to 845. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a minor decrease of 3.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,771 | #28,293 | -1.88% |
| Count | 815 | 845 | 3.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallenbach
On the subject of ethnicity, the decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kallenbach surname are of White ethnic identity, although this decreased by 1.62% between 2000 and 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of those with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. However, there was a substantial increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, rising by 85.03% over the 10-year period. A smaller growth was observed in people identifying with two or more races, which rose by 12.16%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 96.09% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.72% | 85.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0.74% | 0.83% | 12.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |