Explore the Family Name Kelsh
The meaning of Kelsh
Americanized form of German Koelsch or Kelsch.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kelsh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kelsh has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 61,544 but had dropped to 72,332 by 2010, representing a decrease of 17.53%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 305 in 2000 to 269 in 2010, marking an 11.8% drop. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also experienced a reduction of 18.18%, going from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,544 | #72,332 | -17.53% |
| Count | 305 | 269 | -11.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelsh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kelsh has shown some considerable changes over the same period, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 93.44% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 89.96% by 2010. Hispanic representation saw a substantial increase of 149.39%, going from 1.64% to 4.09%. There was a negligible change in those identifying as Black, rising from 2.95% to 2.97%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, while those identifying with two or more races rose to 2.23% in 2010 from zero in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 89.96% | -3.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 4.09% | 149.39% |
| Black | 2.95% | 2.97% | 0.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |