Explore the Family Name Kalt
The meaning of Kalt
German and Swiss German: from Middle High German kalt ‘cold’, probably applied as a nickname for someone who felt the cold or for someone with an unfriendly disposition. Some characteristic forenames: German Christoph, Erwin, Frieda, Ruedi, Ulrike.
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How common is the last name Kalt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kalt' has seen slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Kalt' ranked 41,382 in terms of popularity among surnames, a position that slightly decreased to 42,308 in 2010, marking a change of -2.24%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 496 to 513 during the same period, an increase of 3.43%. Despite the rise in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 5.56%, from 0.18 to 0.17 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,382 | #42,308 | -2.24% |
| Count | 496 | 513 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kalt
Regarding ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a mixed ethnic identity for the Kalt surname. In 2000, a significant majority of 96.57% identified as white, but this figure dropped to 92.59% in 2010. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010 compared to a 1.01% representation in 2000. There was also a notable increase in the representation of those identifying with two or more races, from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. During the same decade, the Hispanic representation in the Kalt surname rose from 0 to 4.48%, while there were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.57% | 92.59% | -4.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.48% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 1.95% | 93.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |