Explore the Family Name Kelsay
The meaning of Kelsay
Probably a variant of Kelsey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kelsay in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kelsay has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kelsay was ranked 22,283 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen slightly to rank 22,183. The number of people named Kelsay also increased during this time period, going from 1,079 in 2000 to 1,164 in 2010, a growth rate of 7.88%. However, when looking at the population proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the surname Kelsay actually decreased by 2.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,283 | #22,183 | 0.45% |
| Count | 1,079 | 1,164 | 7.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.39 | -2.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelsay
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kelsay surname identify as White, though this percentage decreased from 95.64% in 2000 to 93.47% in 2010. During the same period, the proportion of Kelsays identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 16.22%, moving from 1.85% to 2.15%. The proportion of those identifying as two or more races also increased significantly, rising by 65.38% from 1.3% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, a small number of Kelsays began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while none did so in 2000. The proportion of Kelsays identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell to zero in 2010, down from 0.46% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 93.47% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.15% | 65.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.85% | 2.15% | 16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.46% | 0% | 0% |