Explore the Family Name Kallgren
The meaning of Kallgren
Swedish (Källgren): ornamental name composed of the elements källa ‘spring, source’ + gren ‘twig’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Johan. German Monika.
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How common is the last name Kallgren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kallgren saw a slight decrease in rank from 81700 in 2000 to 83226 in 2010, representing a change of -1.87. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.12, from 215 in 2000 to 226 in 2010. The proportion of Kallgrens per 100k people remained consistent at 0.08 during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #83,226 | -1.87% |
| Count | 215 | 226 | 5.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallgren
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the Kallgren surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, 99.07% of Kallgrens identified themselves as White while in 2010, this figure slightly decreased to 98.67%, reflecting a small shift of -0.40%. There were no significant changes or figures in other ethnicity categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.07% | 98.67% | -0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |