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

Kallas, 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 Kallas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kallas in America

Kallas is the 8706th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kallas surname appeared 3,770 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Kallas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kallas 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 Kallas

The surname Kallas is believed to have originated in Estonia, a country located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is thought to have emerged during the Medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kallas can be found in a document dating back to the 15th century, where it was recorded as "Callays". This spelling variation suggests that the name may have derived from an Old Estonian word or place name.

The name Kallas is believed to have its roots in the Estonian language, and it may have been an occupational surname initially used to identify individuals who worked in a particular trade or profession. However, the precise meaning and origin of the name remain somewhat ambiguous.

In the 16th century, records show that the Kallas family had established themselves in the region of Tallinn, which was then known as Reval. During this time, the name began to appear more frequently in official documents and records, indicating its growing prominence.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the surname Kallas was Johannes Kallas, a merchant who lived in Tallinn in the late 16th century. His business dealings and transactions were documented in various trade records from that period.

Another prominent figure was Andres Kallas, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his extensive landholdings in the Viljandi region and his involvement in local politics.

In the 18th century, the Kallas family continued to play an important role in Estonian society. Hans Kallas, born in 1712, was a respected scholar and educator who made significant contributions to the advancement of education in Estonia.

The 19th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname Kallas. One of them was Jaan Kallas, born in 1854, who was a prominent writer and journalist. He played a pivotal role in the Estonian national awakening movement, advocating for the preservation of Estonian language and culture.

Another notable figure from this period was Karl Kallas, born in 1868, who was a renowned artist and painter. His works, depicting Estonian landscapes and rural life, are considered masterpieces of Estonian art and are displayed in various museums and galleries across the country.

Throughout history, the surname Kallas has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, landowners, and merchants. Although its precise origins remain shrouded in mystery, the name has left an indelible mark on Estonian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kallas

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

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

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