Explore the Family Name Kellenberger
The meaning of Kellenberger
German: habitational name for someone from a place called Kellenberg in Rhineland (see Kell 2) or Lower Saxony.
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How common is the last name Kellenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kellenberger has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 20,270th and had 1,221 individuals with this surname. By 2010, although the count of people with this surname increased to 1,251, its rank dropped to 21,019th. This indicates a minor dip in prevalence at -3.7 percent change in ranking while the count saw a slight increase of 2.46 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,270 | #21,019 | -3.7% |
| Count | 1,221 | 1,251 | 2.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.42 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellenberger
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Kellenberger surname between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of people with this surname identified as White, which decreased slightly from 95.82 percent to 93.53 percent. Meanwhile, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups saw an increase in representation among those with the Kellenberger surname, raising from 0.74 to 1.12 percent, and 2.95 to 4.64 percent respectively. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races also increased, moving from 0.41 to 0.48 percent. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.82% | 93.53% | -2.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.64% | 57.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.74% | 1.12% | 51.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0.48% | 17.07% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |