Explore the Family Name Kellerman
The meaning of Kellerman
Altered form of German Kellermann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellerman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kellerman has seen a noteworthy increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000 it was ranked 8,506th and rose to 7,793rd by 2010, marking an 8.38% change. The number of individuals with this surname also increased significantly from 3,567 in 2000 to 4,252 in 2010, representing a rise of 19.2%. The proportion of people named Kellerman per 100,000 of the population similarly rose by 9.09%, from 1.32 in 2000 to 1.44 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,506 | #7,793 | 8.38% |
| Count | 3,567 | 4,252 | 19.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.32 | 1.44 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellerman
In terms of ethnicity, the Kellerman surname is predominantly found within the white community, as denoted by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 95.04% of Kellermans identified as white, slightly decreasing to 94.71% in 2010, indicating a minor shift of -0.35%. Hispanic identification among Kellermans saw the highest growth of 54.02%, rising from 1.74% in 2000 to 2.68% in 2010. However, other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, and Black saw declines of -15.56%, -34.97%, and -8.60% respectively over the same period. Notably, identification with American Indian and Alaskan Native heritage increased by 50%, albeit from a small base of 0.22% in 2000 to 0.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.04% | 94.71% | -0.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.74% | 2.68% | 54.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.06% | -34.97% |
| Black | 0.93% | 0.85% | -8.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.38% | -15.56% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.33% | 50% |