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

Kalka, 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 Kalka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalka in America

Kalka is the 33164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalka surname appeared 690 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 Kalka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalka 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 Kalka

The surname Kalka is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of Punjab and Gujarat. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "kalka," which means "sediment" or "residue." It may have initially referred to someone who worked with or lived near a body of water where sediment accumulates.

One of the earliest known records of the name Kalka can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions a town called "Kalka" located in the modern-day state of Haryana, India. This town may have been named after an individual with the surname Kalka, or the surname itself may have originated from the place name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Daulat Kalka served as a courtier and diplomat under the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Daulat Kalka played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.

During the British colonial era in India, several individuals with the surname Kalka held prominent positions in the colonial administration. For instance, Keshav Kalka (1832-1901) was a respected judge and legal scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Indian jurisprudence.

Another notable bearer of the Kalka surname was Hari Kalka (1875-1945), a pioneering Indian journalist and social reformer. He founded several newspapers and advocated for women's education and the abolition of untouchability.

In more recent history, Rajinder Kalka (1924-2002) was a celebrated Indian artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting rural life and landscapes. His works are part of many prestigious collections around the world.

While the surname Kalka has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to the name can be traced back to the regions of Punjab, Gujarat, and the surrounding areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalka

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

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 Kalka 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 Kalka 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 Kalka was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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