Explore the Family Name Kalp
The meaning of Kalp
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German kalp ‘calf’, German Kalb, probably applied as a metonymic occupational name for someone who reared calves or for a butcher (see Kalb).
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How common is the last name Kalp in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kalp has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 45,149th in terms of common use, dropping to 49,177th by 2010, a change of -8.92%. The actual count of individuals carrying the name also fell marginally from 447 in 2000 to 428 in 2010, a change of -4.25%. Consequently, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by -11.76% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,149 | #49,177 | -8.92% |
| Count | 447 | 428 | -4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kalp, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, which increased slightly from 96.20% in 2000 to 96.50% in 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.01% to 2.34%, representing a 16.42% change over the decade. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races dropped to zero from 1.34% in 2000. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all reported zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 96.5% | 0.31% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 2.34% | 16.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |