Explore the Family Name Kallenberg
The meaning of Kallenberg
1. Swedish (Källenberg): ornamental name from källa ‘spring, source’ + berg ‘mountain, hill’. 2. German and Dutch: habitational name from any of several places so named in Westphalia, Saxony, Bavaria, and Württemberg; also name of a farmstead near Düsseldorf. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kallenberg in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Kallenberg ranked 79,676th in the year 2000 and fell to 85,357th place by 2010, representing a change of -7.13%. The count for this surname also saw a slight decrease from 222 in 2000 to 219 in 2010, a change of -1.35%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Kallenberg surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5% over the decade, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,676 | #85,357 | -7.13% |
| Count | 222 | 219 | -1.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallenberg
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that in 2000, 97.30% of those with the Kallenberg surname identified as White. This percentage decreased slightly by 2010, when 94.52% identified as White, marking a change of -2.86%. Meanwhile, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.00% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010. In both years, no individuals identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.52% | -2.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |