Explore the Family Name Kaltenbaugh
The meaning of Kaltenbaugh
Altered form of German Kaltenbach.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kaltenbaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kaltenbaugh has somewhat declined over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kaltenbaugh ranked 64,934 in popularity and had 286 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, however, the rank fell to 72,771, which is a drop of 12.07%, with only 267 individuals reported as having this name. This represents a decrease of 6.64% in the count and an 18.18% reduction in proportion per 100k people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #72,771 | -12.07% |
| Count | 286 | 267 | -6.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kaltenbaugh
When it comes to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Kaltenbaugh identify as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.15% identified as White, though this figure saw a slight decrease to 94.38% by 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased by 7.14% between the two census years, reaching 2.25% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. There was, however, a new emergence of Hispanic identification in 2010, accounting for 2.62% of individuals with the Kaltenbaugh surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.38% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.62% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% | 2.25% | 7.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |