Explore the Family Name Kelln
The meaning of Kelln
German: variant of Kölln (see Koelln). Some characteristic forenames: German Merwin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kelln in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kelln" saw a minor dip from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,905 in terms of popularity and fell to 78,040 in 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 7 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased during the same period, from 248 to 245, indicating a percentage drop of about 1.21. The proportion per 100k people also diminished by roughly 11.11 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,905 | #78,040 | -7.04% |
| Count | 248 | 245 | -1.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelln
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kelln" remained predominantly white between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, around 98.39 percent of people with this surname identified as white, and in 2010, the figure was nearly unchanged at 98.37 percent. No significant changes were recorded in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year, with all categories registering zero percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 98.37% | -0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |