Explore the Family Name Kellow
The meaning of Kellow
1. Cornish: habitational name from Kellow in Lansallos or Kellow in Saint Martin by Looe (both Cornwall). The placenames derive from the plural form of Middle Cornish kelli ‘grove, small wood’. 2. English: occasionally a habitational name from Kelloe in Durham, named from Old English celf ‘calf’ + hlāw ‘mound, hill’.
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How common is the last name Kellow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kellow saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,240th in terms of popularity and dropped to 42,237th place by 2010, reflecting a change of -7.64%. The number of individuals carrying the Kellow surname also declined slightly from 528 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, a drop of -2.65%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 15%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #42,237 | -7.64% |
| Count | 528 | 514 | -2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kellow
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides interesting insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kellow. In 2000, approximately 93.18% identified as White, but this number slightly decreased to 89.88% in 2010. The Black community holding the Kellow surname increased by 34.35%, from 4.92% in 2000 to 6.61% in 2010. There was no data available for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in both years. The census recorded an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from none in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. Additionally, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races increased from 0.95% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010, reflecting a 23.16% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.18% | 89.88% | -3.54% |
| Black | 4.92% | 6.61% | 34.35% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.17% | 23.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |