Explore the Family Name Kalmer
The meaning of Kalmer
1. German: perhaps a nickname from Thuringian dialect galmer ‘yellowhammer’, equivalent to Goldammer. 2. Perhaps also a Germanized form of Hungarian Kalmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kalmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kalmer" has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,022nd most popular surname but dropped to 82,317th by 2010, marking a 14.29% change in rank. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also decreased from 252 to 229 during the same period, a decline of approximately 9.13%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #82,317 | -14.29% |
| Count | 252 | 229 | -9.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalmer
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kalmer" has shown slight changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, nearly all Kalmers, 98.02%, identified as White. By 2010, while still the majority, this percentage had slightly decreased to 95.63%. Interestingly, there were no reported Kalmers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, by 2010, 2.18% of individuals with the Kalmer surname identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.02% | 95.63% | -2.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |