Explore the Family Name Kelder
The meaning of Kelder
Dutch: from Middle Dutch kelder ‘cellar’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a keeper of a cellar, especially a wine cellar, or a waiter in one. Compare Kellner.
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How common is the last name Kelder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kelder saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,572nd in terms of commonality among United States surnames. This rank fell by 25.61% to 63,524th position in 2010. The count of individuals with the Kelder surname also experienced a decrease from 388 in 2000 to 314 in 2010, marking a 19.07% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Kelder per 100,000 population decreased from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, representing a 21.43% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #63,524 | -25.61% |
| Count | 388 | 314 | -19.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kelder surname are White, accounting for 94.33% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 96.18% in 2010. In the year 2000, small proportions of Kelders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races at 1.29% each; however, by 2010 these figures had dropped to zero. A small percentage of Kelders, 2.06%, identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure was also reported as zero in 2010. There were no recorded Kelders identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 96.18% | 1.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |