Explore the Family Name Kelz
The meaning of Kelz
1. South German: nickname for someone in the habit of shouting or boasting, from Middle High German kelz ‘loud talk, bragging’. 2. German: habitational name from Kelz in Rhineland or Kelze in Hesse. Compare Keltz.
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How common is the last name Kelz in the United States?
Looking at the Decennial U.S. Census data for the surname Kelz, it's interesting to note the slight changes in terms of its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the rank of the surname Kelz was 140756 with a count of 109 individuals bearing that name, giving a proportion of 0.04 per 100k population. By 2010, the ranking had slightly decreased to 142108, however, the count of people carrying the surname rose to 117, indicating an increase of 7.34%. Despite this rise in count, the proportion to the population remained stable at 0.04 per 100k.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,756 | #142,108 | -0.96% |
| Count | 109 | 117 | 7.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kelz
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census provides some insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kelz. According to the census data, a vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as white. In 2000, 94.50% of individuals with the surname identified as white, which slightly decreased to 93.16% by 2010. There were no reported counts of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. The data also showed no change in the count of those identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 93.16% | -1.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |