Explore the Family Name Kallus
The meaning of Kallus
1. German: topographic name from a Germanized derivative of Slavic kal ‘marsh’. 2. German: variant of Gallus (see Gall). 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from a place called Kalyus in Podolia, Ukraine. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Klaus, Markus. Jewish Avrohom.
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How common is the last name Kallus in the United States?
The surname Kallus, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,352nd most popular surname, but fell to 67,519th place by 2010, representing a drop of 31.48%. The total count of individuals with the Kallus surname also contracted from 381 in 2000 to 292 in 2010, suggesting a 23.36% decrease. The proportion of people named Kallus per 100,000 dropped by 28.57%, moving from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #67,519 | -31.48% |
| Count | 381 | 292 | -23.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kallus
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Kallus surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, there were no significant changes recorded from 2000 to 2010. For both years, there was no record of anyone with the Kallus surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the majority of those with the Kallus surname identified as White, at 98.16% in 2000 and 97.95% in 2010, showing a negligible decrease of 0.21%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.16% | 97.95% | -0.21% |
| 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% |