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

Kallenbach, 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 Kallenbach surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kallenbach in America

Kallenbach is the 28293rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kallenbach surname appeared 845 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 Kallenbach.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kallenbach 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 Kallenbach

The surname Kallenbach originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to be derived from the German words "kallen" meaning "to chat" and "bach" meaning "brook" or "stream," suggesting a possible connection to a location near a chattering brook or stream.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Kallenbach can be found in the town of Worms, located in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Records from the 1500s mention the presence of individuals bearing this surname in the region.

In the 17th century, the Kallenbach name appeared in various church records and local documents across different parts of Germany, indicating its spread and establishment as a recognized surname.

One notable individual with the surname Kallenbach was Johann Caspar Kallenbach, a German composer and musician who lived from 1653 to 1699. He was known for his contributions to the development of the concerto grosso genre.

Another prominent figure was Friedrich Wilhelm Kallenbach, a German architect born in 1837 and active in the second half of the 19th century. He designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other German cities, leaving a lasting impact on the architectural landscape.

In the late 19th century, the name Kallenbach gained further recognition with the birth of Hermann Kallenbach (1871-1945), a German-Jewish architect and close friend of Mahatma Gandhi. He played a significant role in Gandhi's life and was a supporter of the Indian independence movement.

The Kallenbach surname also found its way into the United States, with records indicating the presence of individuals bearing this name in the 19th and early 20th centuries. One such individual was Charles Kallenbach (1839-1906), a German-American inventor and manufacturer who held several patents for his innovations.

Another notable figure was Rudolf Kallenbach (1867-1938), a German-American architect who designed numerous buildings in New York City, including the Bronx County Courthouse and the New York City Police Headquarters.

Throughout its history, the Kallenbach surname has been associated with various professions, including musicians, architects, inventors, and individuals involved in various fields, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kallenbach

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

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

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