Explore the Family Name Kellaway
The meaning of Kellaway
English (Dorset, Devon and Hampshire): variant of Callaway.
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How common is the last name Kellaway in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kellaway has seen a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kellaway ranked 76,946th in terms of popularity among surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had dropped to 82,317th — a change of -6.98%. The number of people carrying the Kellaway name also slightly decreased from 232 in 2000 to 229 in 2010, marking a -1.29% change. The proportion of Kellaways per 100,000 people similarly saw an -11.11% shift, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #82,317 | -6.98% |
| Count | 232 | 229 | -1.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellaway
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Kellaway surname. In 2000, 93.53% of Kellaways were identified as White, which slightly dropped to 90.83% by 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.02% in 2000 to 5.24% in 2010, demonstrating a 73.51% increase. However, there were no Kellaways who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of Kellaways identifying with two or more races was 2.16% in 2000, but this data was suppressed for 2010 to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.53% | 90.83% | -2.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 5.24% | 73.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |