Explore the Family Name Keleman
The meaning of Keleman
1. Americanized form of Hungarian Kelemen. 2. Serbian and Rusyn: from an altered form of the old personal name Kaliman, itself a hybrid between personal names of Greek origin beginning with Kalin-, such as Kalinik (see Kalinin), and Slavic names ending with the suffix -man. Some characteristic forenames: Hungarian Lajos, Laszlo.
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How common is the last name Keleman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Keleman has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 64,572 in 2000, it slipped to 69,996 in 2010, indicating an 8.4% decrease in popularity. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dropped from 288 to 280 during the same period, marking a 2.78% reduction. As a result, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #69,996 | -8.4% |
| Count | 288 | 280 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Keleman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that while most people with the Keleman surname identified as White, there was a small shift in ethnic identities reported over the decade. In 2000, the majority of Kelemans were White (92.36%), but this figure slightly decreased to 90.71% by 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 3.13% to 4.64%. A small increase was also noted among those reporting two or more races, going from 2.78% to 2.86%. Interestingly, the Hispanic identity emerged in 2010 at 1.79%, where it was absent in 2000. The proportions of those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained steady at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.36% | 90.71% | -1.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.13% | 4.64% | 48.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.86% | 2.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |