Explore the Family Name Kelle
The meaning of Kelle
German: topographic name from the dialect word Kelle ‘steep path, ravine’. Some characteristic forenames: German Bernhard, Klaus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kelle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kelle saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kelle was ranked as the 58,692nd most popular surname, which dropped to the 62,714th position by 2010. This represents a 6.85% decline in rank. The total count of individuals with this surname also marginally dipped from 323 to 319 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #62,714 | -6.85% |
| Count | 323 | 319 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelle
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kelle between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, roughly 95.05% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which decreased to 90.28% by 2010. In contrast, those identifying as Black increased from 2.48% to 5.64%. Interestingly, no individuals with the Kelle surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year, while a small percentage (2.19%) began identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.05% | 90.28% | -5.02% |
| Black | 2.48% | 5.64% | 127.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |