Explore the Family Name Kellermann

The meaning of Kellermann

German: occupational name for a man who worked in a cellar (see Keller). Some characteristic forenames: German Goetz, Gottfried, Helmut, Horst, Ingeborg, Uwe.

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How common is the last name Kellermann in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kellermann saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,666th overall, but by 2010 it had risen to 32,865th — a 7.85% change. The number of people with the Kellermann surname also grew from 596 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, indicating a 17.11% increase. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k increased by 9.09%, solidifying its growing popularity.

20002010Change
Rank#35,666#32,8657.85%
Count59669817.11%
Proportion per 100k0.220.249.09%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellermann

When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kellermann, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that white individuals overwhelmingly account for the vast majority, although there was a slight decrease from 96.81% in 2000 to 95.13% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname rose significantly from 1.51% to 2.58%. Interestingly, there was also a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals and those identifying with two or more races bearing the Kellermann surname in 2010, which were not reported in 2000. However, there continued to be no representation recorded from Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native communities.

20002010Change
White96.81%95.13%-1.74%
Hispanic1.51%2.58%70.86%
Two or More Races1.34%1.15%-14.18%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0.72%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%