Explore the Family Name Ketelsen
The meaning of Ketelsen
Danish and North German: patronymic from a personal name derived from Old Norse Ketill, from ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron, helmet’. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Kurt, Gerhardt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ketelsen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ketelsen has seen a minor decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,657 but slipped to 23,817 in 2010, representing a drop of 0.68%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.21%, from 999 people in 2000 to 1,061 in 2010. Despite this, the proportion of the U.S. population with the last name Ketelsen per 100k decreased by 2.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,657 | #23,817 | -0.68% |
| Count | 999 | 1,061 | 6.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.36 | -2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ketelsen
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows diversity within the Ketelsen surname. In 2000, 97.9% of those bearing the surname identified as White, which dropped slightly to 95.48% in 2010. A notable increase was observed in Hispanic representation, which rose from 0.70% to 2.45% over the decade. The surname also saw an emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identity, appearing at 0.47% in 2010 from zero in 2000. Similarly, those identifying with two or more races grew from 0.50% to 1.13%. There was no change in the percentage of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities associated with the surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 95.48% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 2.45% | 250% |
| Two or More Races | 0.5% | 1.13% | 126% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |