Explore the Family Name Kellom
The meaning of Kellom
English: variant of Kellam.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellom in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kellom exhibited a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. From ranking 54,880th in 2000, it slipped down to 56,310th in 2010, indicating a -2.61% change. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname interestingly increased from 351 to 363 during the same period, representing a 3.42% rise. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly from 0.13 to 0.12, marking a -7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #56,310 | -2.61% |
| Count | 351 | 363 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellom
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kellom surname identified as Black or White in both 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 57.55% to 55.37% over the decade, while those identifying as White saw an increase from 35.61% to 38.29%. Notably, there was a decline in those identifying as two or more races, dropping from 4.84% to 4.41%. No individuals with the Kellom surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped to zero in 2010 from 1.42% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.55% | 55.37% | -3.79% |
| White | 35.61% | 38.29% | 7.53% |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 4.41% | -8.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |