Explore the Family Name Kalmes
The meaning of Kalmes
German and Luxembourgish: variant of Kalmus. This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). Compare Calmes. Some characteristic forenames: French Yves.
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How common is the last name Kalmes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalmes has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kalmes was ranked as the 59,916th most common surname in the United States, with 315 individuals carrying it. By 2010, there were 322 people with the Kalmes surname, marking a 2.22% increase in count. However, its rank dropped to 62,189th, showing a 3.79% decrease in popularity. The proportion of the population with this surname also decreased by 8.33%, standing at 0.11 per 100,000 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,189 | -3.79% |
| Count | 315 | 322 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalmes
When considering the ethnicity breakdown of the Kalmes surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals it is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity. In 2000, 99% of those bearing the surname identified as White. This percentage slightly lowered to 96.27% in 2010. There was no recorded representation among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year. However, by 2010, a small percentage (2.17%) of people with the Kalmes surname identified as Hispanic, indicating a diversification of the ethnic identities associated with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 96.27% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |