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

Kallis, 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 Kallis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kallis in America

Kallis is the 48436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kallis surname appeared 436 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 Kallis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kallis 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 Kallis

The surname KALLIS is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "kal" or "kale," which means "bald" or "hairless." This name likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century as a descriptive nickname for someone with a bald or thinning head of hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the KALLIS surname can be found in various German records and documents from the late medieval period. One notable example is Johannes Kallis, a merchant from Nuremberg, who is mentioned in a trade register from the year 1487.

In the 16th century, the KALLIS name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, including parts of Switzerland and Austria. An interesting historical figure bearing this surname is Hans Kallis, a Swiss painter and engraver who lived from 1550 to 1615 and is known for his intricate woodcuts depicting biblical scenes and landscapes.

As the KALLIS family expanded and migrated throughout Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Kallies, Kalles, and Kallius. One prominent individual from this era was Georg Kallius, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1597, who wrote extensively on the relationship between faith and reason.

In the 19th century, the KALLIS surname gained prominence in the field of academia. Johann Kallis (1813-1892) was a renowned German philologist and professor at the University of Berlin, known for his contributions to the study of classical Greek literature.

Another notable figure is Ernst Kallis (1876-1945), a German scientist and inventor who made significant advancements in the field of optics and photography. He is credited with developing several innovative camera designs and patenting numerous photographic techniques.

As the KALLIS surname spread across various regions, it also became associated with certain place names. For example, the village of Kallies in northern Germany likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the KALLIS surname.

Throughout its history, the KALLIS name has been borne by individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds, ranging from artists and scholars to scientists and entrepreneurs, reflecting the rich tapestry of this German surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kallis

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

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

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