Explore the Family Name Kalsi
The meaning of Kalsi
Indian: Sikh name based on the name of a Jat clan.
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How common is the last name Kalsi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kalsi has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 70,906th most common surname in America, whereas by 2010, it had risen to the 47,429th position, showing a substantial growth of 33.11%. The number of individuals with the Kalsi surname also increased from 257 in 2000 to 447 in 2010, marking a remarkable 73.93% jump. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100k citizens grew by 50%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #47,429 | 33.11% |
| Count | 257 | 447 | 73.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.15 | 50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalsi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Kalsi surname identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, with this group seeing an increase from 82.10% in 2000 to 89.49% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities decreased substantially by 66% during the same period, while the percentage of White individuals slightly increased by 2.29%. The Hispanic representation dropped to none in 2010 from a minor 2.33% in 2000. There were no recorded changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.1% | 89.49% | 9% |
| White | 7% | 7.16% | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 8.56% | 2.91% | -66% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |