Explore the Family Name Kellis
The meaning of Kellis
1. Scottish: patronymic based on Kelly as a personal name. Compare Kellison. 2. Greek: descriptive nickname for a bald man, from kelis ‘bald’, a word of Turkish origin (from kel ‘bald’). History: As a surname of Scottish origin, this has been established in NC since the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Kellis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kellis has seen a significant decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kellis was ranked 27,924th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it had dropped to a ranking of 33,772nd, indicating a decline of roughly 21%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell from 809 in 2000 to 674 in 2010, which is about a 17% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with the Kellis surname per 100,000 individuals in the population declined by approximately 23%, from 0.3 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,924 | #33,772 | -20.94% |
| Count | 809 | 674 | -16.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.23 | -23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellis
With respect to ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most individuals with the Kellis surname identify as White, with an increase from 90.11% in 2000 to 91.54% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent with the Kellis surname in either year. The percentage of people identifying as being of two or more ethnicities dropped from 1.98% to zero during the same period. Individuals with the Kellis surname who identified as Hispanic saw a slight decrease from 3.46% to 3.41%. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also decreased, from 2.35% to 2.08%, while there was a new entry of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation at 1.48% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.11% | 91.54% | 1.59% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 3.41% | -1.45% |
| Black | 2.35% | 2.08% | -11.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 0% | 0% |