Explore the Family Name Kallenberger
The meaning of Kallenberger
German: habitational name for someone from Kallenberg (see Kallenberg). Some characteristic forenames: German Bernd, Hans, Heinz, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Kallenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kallenberger saw slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,965th most popular surname and by 2010, it had slightly increased to the 49,914th spot, showing a marginal growth of 0.1%. The count of individuals with the Kallenberger surname also increased from 394 in 2000 to 420 in 2010, marking an increase of 6.6%. However, the proportion per hundred thousand people decreased by 6.67% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #49,914 | 0.1% |
| Count | 394 | 420 | 6.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kallenberger surname identify as White, although this percentage slightly decreased from 95.69% in 2000 to 93.33% in 2010. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.79% to 3.81%. Interestingly, in 2010, a new category emerged with 1.90% of Kallenbergers identifying with two or more ethnicities, a category which wasn't present in 2000. No Kallenbergers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 93.33% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 3.81% | 36.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |