Explore the Family Name Kellock
The meaning of Kellock
1. Scottish (mainly Fife): habitational name from the lands of Killock (Ayrshire), or alternatively from Keiloch in Braemar (Aberdeenshire). 2. English: variant of Kellogg. 3. English: probably from the Middle English female personal name Ketelog, Kellok (Old Norse Ketillaug, from ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’ + laug ‘(hot) spring, cauldron)’. It could alternatively represent the Old Norse male name Kiallakr, a borrowing of Old Irish Cellach (see Kelly), but this Hiberno-Norse name is not recorded as a personal name anywhere in medieval England.
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How common is the last name Kellock in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kellock rose slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 135,837th most popular with a count of 114 people. By 2010, it had moved up to 133,863rd position, an increase of 1.45 percent, with a count of 126 individuals bearing the surname. The proportion of people named Kellock per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.04 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #133,863 | 1.45% |
| Count | 114 | 126 | 10.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellock
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Kellock identify as White. This group saw an increase from 89.47 percent in 2000 to 92.06 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black decreased by nearly half, from 7.89 percent in 2000 to 3.97 percent in 2010. The census data did not record any individuals with the Kellock surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities also remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.47% | 92.06% | 2.89% |
| Black | 7.89% | 3.97% | -49.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |