Explore the Family Name Kelp
The meaning of Kelp
English (Norfolk): possibly a metonymic occupational name for someone who collected and burnt kelp (seaweed) for use in soap and glass making, Middle English culp(e).
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How common is the last name Kelp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kelp has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,119 in popularity, dropping to 59,171 by 2010 which is a decrease of 15.75 percent. The count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 383 in 2000 to 342 in 2010, a drop of 10.7 percent. Accordingly, the proportion of the surname Kelp per 100,000 people fell by 14.29 percent, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,119 | #59,171 | -15.75% |
| Count | 383 | 342 | -10.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kelp also saw changes between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 90.34% of those bearing the surname identified as White, rising to 94.15% in 2010, an increase of 4.22%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased significantly from 1.57% in 2000 to 2.34% in 2010, a rise of 49.04%. However, there was no count for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years, while the percentage of people with the surname Kelp who identified as Two or more races or Black dropped to zero in 2010 from 3.39% and 3.13% respectively in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.34% | 94.15% | 4.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.34% | 49.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.39% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |