Explore the Family Name Kellams
The meaning of Kellams
English: variant of Kellam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellams in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kellams has seen a minor decrease in popularity rank from 30,091 in 2000 to 30,339 in 2010, representing a negligible change of -0.82%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 735 to 771 during the same period, marking a 4.9% rise. Moreover, there was a slight decrease in the proportion per 100k population from 0.27 to 0.26, indicating a -3.7% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,091 | #30,339 | -0.82% |
| Count | 735 | 771 | 4.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellams
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kellams. The majority identifies as White, with an increase from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.8% in 2010. There was a marginal decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 1.09% to 0.91%, and a significant decrease among those identifying as Hispanic, falling by 44.17% from 1.63% to 0.91%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.8% | 1.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 0.91% | -16.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0.91% | -44.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |