Explore the Family Name Kelchner
The meaning of Kelchner
German: occupational name or habitational name, from a derivative of Middle High German kelch ‘chalice’ (see Kelch 2).
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How common is the last name Kelchner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Kelchner surname has seen a slight drop in the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 26,394th and fell to 27,845th position in 2010, marking a 5.5% decrease in ranking. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly during this period, with a count of 870 in 2000 slipping to 862 in 2010. This represents a minimal decline of 0.92%. Similarly, the proportion of Kelchners per 100,000 people has also witnessed a drop, from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.29 in 2010, a reduction of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,394 | #27,845 | -5.5% |
| Count | 870 | 862 | -0.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.29 | -9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelchner
On the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Kelchner surname are of White ethnicity, making up 97.7% in 2000 and 96.98% in 2010. A notable change was observed in the Hispanic representation among Kelchners, which rose from 0.8% in 2000 to 2.2% in 2010 — a significant increase of 175%. The representation of multiple ethnicities within the Kelchner surname population saw a decrease, from 0.8% in 2000 to none recorded in 2010. There were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within the Kelchner surname population for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 96.98% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 2.2% | 175% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |