Explore the Family Name Kelsoe
The meaning of Kelsoe
Scottish: variant of Kelso. This surname is rare in Britain, and is found in Northumberland, England.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kelsoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kelsoe slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kelsoe ranked 38,644th most common surname in the United States, with 538 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, however, it had dropped to the 43,285th spot, with a reported count of 499 individuals. This represents a decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.2 to 0.17, reflecting a change rate of -15.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,644 | #43,285 | -12.01% |
| Count | 538 | 499 | -7.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelsoe
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals slight shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kelsoe between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those who bear the name are White, a figure that rose slightly from 89.59% to 90.18%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as either Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by 20.4% and 17.41%, respectively. During the same period, those reporting two or more races increased by 15.05%, while the Hispanic segment grew by 29.03%. No data was reported for individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.59% | 90.18% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 2.79% | 3.21% | 15.05% |
| Black | 3.53% | 2.81% | -20.4% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.16% | 2.61% | -17.41% |
| Hispanic | 0.93% | 1.2% | 29.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |