Explore the Family Name Kalous
The meaning of Kalous
Czech: from kalous ‘horned owl’, evidently a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kalous in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kalous has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 52,289 in popularity with 373 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank rose to 50,106 with a count of 418 representatives, marking an overall popularity change of 4.17%. The proportion of individuals named Kalous per 100k people remained constant at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,106 | 4.17% |
| Count | 373 | 418 | 12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalous
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalous has also shifted over the decade, as detailed in the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this name, about 97.59%, identified as White. However, by 2010, there was a noticeable diversification with a decrease in those identifying as White to 94.74%. For the first time, there were small proportions of people who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, representing 1.20% and 1.44% respectively. Individuals identifying with two or more races also emerged, accounting for 1.67% of the Kalous population. There were no representatives from the Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 94.74% | -2.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |