Explore the Family Name Kellem
The meaning of Kellem
English: variant of Kellam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellem in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kellem has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,249th most popular surname, but slightly dropped to the 50,851st position by 2010, marking a change of -3.25%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased marginally from 401 to 410 during this period, indicating a positive change of 2.24%. The proportion of the population carrying the surname per 100k also decreased by -6.67% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #50,851 | -3.25% |
| Count | 401 | 410 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellem
In terms of ethnicity, the distribution among those with the surname Kellem has remained relatively consistent from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority identify as White, comprising 57.11% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 56.10% by 2010, followed by those who identify as Black, which increased from 38.40% to 39.27%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races saw a decrease from 2.99% to 2.68%. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of Hispanic ethnic identity within the Kellem surname holders, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.22% in 2010. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.11% | 56.1% | -1.77% |
| Black | 38.4% | 39.27% | 2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 2.68% | -10.37% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |