Find out how popular the last name Kaliher is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Kaliher.

Kaliher, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Kaliher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kaliher in America

Kaliher is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kaliher surname appeared 185 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Kaliher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kaliher to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Kaliher

The surname Kaliher is of Irish origin, tracing its roots back to County Kerry in the southwestern part of Ireland. The name is believed to have emerged in the 16th century, derived from the Irish Gaelic words "caladh" meaning "landing place" or "harbor" and "ire" meaning "eastern."

The Kaliher surname is thought to have originated in the area surrounding the town of Cahersiveen, which was once an important port and fishing village. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in local parish records from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

One of the earliest documented references to the Kaliher name can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled by Irish Franciscan monks in the early 17th century. The annals mention a "Donnchadh Caladh-Ire" (Donnchadh of the Eastern Harbor) who was involved in a local dispute in the year 1592.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kaliher family played a significant role in the local communities of County Kerry. Several members of the family were prominent landowners and merchants, while others were involved in the fishing and maritime industries that were vital to the region's economy.

One notable figure from this time period was Pádraig Kaliher (c. 1670-1745), a successful merchant and ship owner who was involved in the transatlantic trade with the American colonies. Another prominent individual was Séamus Kaliher (1725-1802), a respected local leader and landowner who played a role in the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

As the centuries passed, members of the Kaliher family began to disperse from their ancestral homeland in County Kerry, with some emigrating to other parts of Ireland, Britain, and eventually to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

One of the most famous individuals with the Kaliher surname was John Kaliher (1856-1919), an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist who made his fortune in the mining industry in Colorado. Another notable figure was Margaret Kaliher (1879-1967), a pioneering Irish-American educator and advocate for women's rights.

Throughout its long history, the Kaliher surname has maintained its strong connection to its Irish roots, with many individuals taking pride in their ancestral heritage and the rich cultural traditions of County Kerry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kaliher

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Kaliher.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Kaliher was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Kaliher has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Kaliher was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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