Explore the Family Name Kellen
The meaning of Kellen
German: habitational name from a place so named in Rhineland (see Kell 2).
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How common is the last name Kellen in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Kellen' has seen some fluctuation according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked as the 19,455th most common surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it had dropped slightly in rank to 20,274th place, marking a decrease of 4.21%. Despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname 'Kellen' increased from 1,285 in 2000 to 1,312 in 2010, representing an increase of 2.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,455 | #20,274 | -4.21% |
| Count | 1,285 | 1,312 | 2.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.44 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellen
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kellen', the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 95.02% in 2000 to 94.05% in 2010. Additionally, while the percentages are significantly lower, there is notable growth in those identifying as Hispanic (a rise from 0.62% to 1.75%) and those identifying with two or more races (an increase from 0.54% to 0.99%). Conversely, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 3.74% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010. The proportions for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying under these categories in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 94.05% | -1.02% |
| Black | 3.74% | 2.13% | -43.05% |
| Hispanic | 0.62% | 1.75% | 182.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 0.99% | 83.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |