Explore the Family Name Kalm
The meaning of Kalm
1. German: habitational name from a place called Kalme near Brunswick (Braunschweig) in Lower Saxony. 2. Swedish: probably from the placename element kalm ‘mound of stones’ (found in the name of the town of Kalmar). This surname is also found in Finland. 3. Estonian: arbitrary surname from kalm ‘unchristian burial site, tumulus’, or from a homonymous word meaning ‘calamus’ (compare Kalmus).
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How common is the last name Kalm in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kalm has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 69,854th and by 2010, it slipped to 70,645th, marking a 1.13% decrease. Despite this slip in ranking, the number of people with the Kalm surname actually increased from 262 to 277, an upturn of 5.73%. However, when adjusted for the growing population, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,854 | #70,645 | -1.13% |
| Count | 262 | 277 | 5.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalm
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Kalm surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This demographic made up 98.09% of those with the Kalm surname in 2000, but fell slightly to 95.67% by 2010, indicating a 2.47% decrease. For the first time, in 2010, some individuals with the Kalm surname identified as being of two or more races. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.09% | 95.67% | -2.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.81% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |