Kaline
Ethnic surname derived from a regional location in the Balkan region.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Kaline. That puts it at #101,247 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kaline surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#101,247
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
178
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 178 bearers of the surname Kaline in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 101247th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaline, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (11.2%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kaline
The surname KALINE has its origins in the Czech Republic, where it was first recorded in the early 17th century. It is derived from the Czech word "kalina," meaning "viburnum," a type of flowering shrub found throughout Eastern Europe.
The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with these plants, or perhaps took their name from a place where the viburnum shrubs grew in abundance. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Kalina," which later evolved into the variant "Kaline" as the name spread to other regions.
One of the earliest known references to the KALINE surname dates back to 1612, when a certain Jan Kaline was listed in the parish records of the town of Litomerice, located in the northern part of Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic).
In the late 18th century, the KALINE name appears in various church records and land registries in the Moravian regions of what was then the Austro-Hungarian Empire, suggesting that the name had spread eastward from its original Czech roots.
One notable bearer of the KALINE surname was Josef Kaline (1826-1899), a Czech painter and illustrator who was renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes in the Bohemian countryside.
Another prominent figure was Frantisek Kaline (1865-1941), a Czech engineer and inventor who held numerous patents for various mechanical devices and industrial processes.
In the 20th century, the KALINE name gained recognition beyond the borders of Czech lands. One famous example is Al Kaline (1934-2020), an American baseball player who spent his entire 22-year career with the Detroit Tigers and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980.
Another notable KALINE was Vaclav Kaline (1919-2001), a Czech-American artist and sculptor whose works are featured in numerous galleries and museums across the United States and Europe.
While the KALINE surname has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by waves of immigration and cultural exchange. However, its origins can be traced back to the humble viburnum shrub that once flourished in the landscapes of Central Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kaline
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaline, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (11.2%) and Hispanic (5.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Kaline bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kaline surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native11.2%
- Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Kaline surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,247 | #101,247 | 0.0% |
| Count | 178 | 178 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Kaline bearers went from 178 to 178 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #101,247 to #101,247.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Kaline
FAQ
Kaline surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Kaline?
The surname Kaline holds position #101,247 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Kaline surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kaline, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (11.2%) and Hispanic (5.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.