Explore the Family Name Kalnins
The meaning of Kalnins
Latvian (Kalniņš): topographic name derived from kalns ‘mountain’, or a habitational name from a place called with this word. Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Andris, Arturs, Atis, Eriks, Imants, Juris, Karlis, Valdis, Arvids, Eduards, Ivars, Viesturs, Vilis, Andrejs, Arnolds, Edgars, Elmars, Fricis, Guntis, Gunars, Harijs, Ilmars, Indulis.
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How common is the last name Kalnins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kalnins saw a drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,047 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 61,297, indicating a change of -15.55%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 366 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, which is a -10.38% change. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by -21.43%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,047 | #61,297 | -15.55% |
| Count | 366 | 328 | -10.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalnins
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Kalnins identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a slight decrease in this percentage from 99.18% in 2000 to 97.87% in 2010. Other identified ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native made up 0% of the Kalnins population in both 2000 and 2010. No data was recorded for those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.18% | 97.87% | -1.32% |
| 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% |