Explore the Family Name Kellems
The meaning of Kellems
English: variant of Kellam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellems in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kellems has seen slight shifts in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 25,448th most common surname and by 2010, it had slipped slightly to the 25,620th position, representing a marginal decrease of 0.68%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 913 in 2000 to 963 in 2010, indicating a rise of 5.48%. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Kellems surname also experienced a small decrease of 2.94% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,448 | #25,620 | -0.68% |
| Count | 913 | 963 | 5.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.33 | -2.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellems
The Decennial U.S. Census data also revealed changes in the ethnic identity of those carrying the Kellems surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority remained predominantly white, although this proportion decreased by 2.27% from 95.95% to 93.77%. There was an increase in the Hispanic representation from 1.97% to 2.39%, a rise of 21.32%. The group identifying as Black saw a significant increase, from 0.55% to 1.56%, a surge of 183.64%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native appeared in 2010, each making up 0.52% and 0.73% respectively. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly dropped by 13.33% from 1.20% to 1.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.95% | 93.77% | -2.27% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 2.39% | 21.32% |
| Black | 0.55% | 1.56% | 183.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.04% | -13.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |