Explore the Family Name Kellie
The meaning of Kellie
Scottish: variant of Kelly.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellie in the United States?
The surname Kellie, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 50,178th among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to the 52,267th spot, marking a 4.16% drop. However, the total count of individuals bearing the surname rose slightly from 392 to 397, or by 1.28%. The proportion of people named Kellie per 100,000 residents also decreased by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,178 | #52,267 | -4.16% |
| Count | 392 | 397 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellie
In terms of ethnic identity, the Kellie surname showed some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of Kellies (74.23%) identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 71.79% by 2010. There was a marked increase in the percentage who identify with two or more races, growing from 2.81% to 4.53%. The Asian/Pacific Islander community within the Kellie population emerged from 0% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kellies identifying as Black saw a modest increase from 17.86% to 18.39%. There was no representation from the American Indian and Alaskan Native community among the Kellies in both years. Similarly, the percentage of Kellies identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.81% to 0% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.23% | 71.79% | -3.29% |
| Black | 17.86% | 18.39% | 2.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 4.53% | 61.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |