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

Kalman, 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 Kalman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalman in America

Kalman is the 8415th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalman surname appeared 3,927 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 Kalman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalman 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 Kalman

The surname Kalman originated in Hungary and is derived from the Hungarian given name Kalman, which ultimately comes from the Old Slavic word "Kalъmanъ" meaning "a small stone." This name traces its roots back to the 11th century and is associated with the region of Pannonia, which is now part of modern-day Hungary, Austria, and Slovenia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalman can be found in the Gesta Hungarorum, a medieval chronicle written in the 12th century, which mentions a Hungarian prince named Kalman who lived in the 11th century. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval charters and documents from the Kingdom of Hungary.

In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name Kalman was Kalman the Book-Lover (c. 1070-1116), who was the King of Hungary from 1095 to 1116. He is renowned for his efforts in promoting education and cultural development during his reign.

Another historical figure with the surname Kalman was Kalman Mikszath (1847-1910), a renowned Hungarian novelist and journalist who is considered one of the greatest writers in Hungarian literature. His works provided a vivid depiction of Hungarian rural life and society during the 19th century.

The Kalman surname also had bearers in other parts of Europe, such as Kalman Candor (1904-1976), a Romanian-born American mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the field of control theory.

In the realm of music, Kalman Bloch (1884-1959) was a Hungarian-born American composer and conductor known for his contributions to musical theater and operettas. His works, such as "The Vaga Bond King" and "Sunny River," were popular in the early 20th century.

It is important to note that while the surname Kalman has its origins in Hungary, it has since been adopted and used by individuals in various parts of the world, often with different spellings or variations depending on the cultural and linguistic influences of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalman

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

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

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