Explore the Family Name Kellough
The meaning of Kellough
English: variant of Kellow. This surname is rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kellough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kellough has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kellough ranked 35,757th in popularity, but by 2010, it fell to 36,426th, marking a decrease of 1.87%. As for its prevalence, the count shows an increase of 3.37% rising from 594 in 2000 to 614 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 showed a decrease of 4.55% over the decade, falling from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #36,426 | -1.87% |
| Count | 594 | 614 | 3.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellough
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts amongst individuals bearing the Kellough surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as white decreased slightly from 81.31% to 79.64%, while those identifying as Black also declined from 16.16% to 15.15%. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Meanwhile, the most notable change occurred in the category of "Two or more races", which saw a significant surge from 0.84% to 2.12%. Additionally, the 2010 data introduced a new category - Hispanic - accounting for 1.79% of Kelloughs.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.31% | 79.64% | -2.05% |
| Black | 16.16% | 15.15% | -6.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 2.12% | 152.38% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |