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

Kalson, 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 Kalson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kalson in America

Kalson is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kalson surname appeared 181 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 Kalson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kalson 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 Kalson

The surname Kalson has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the medieval English term "cale", which referred to a type of cabbage or kale. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who cultivated or traded in these vegetables.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalson can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a certain William Calson is mentioned as residing in the county of Norfolk. This document was a census-like record of landholders and their holdings throughout England at the time.

In the 14th century, variations of the spelling, such as "Calewson" and "Calesson", appeared in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 and the Poll Tax Returns of 1379. These variations highlight the fluidity of surname spellings during that era.

The name Kalson is also associated with several place names in England, such as Calstone in Wiltshire and Calstone Wellington in Somerset. These locations may have influenced the surname's development, possibly indicating the geographical origins of early bearers.

Noteworthy individuals with the surname Kalson throughout history include:

1. John Kalson (c. 1420 - 1495), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol, known for his philanthropic work and endowments to the local church.

2. Richard Kalson (1547 - 1618), a renowned mathematician and astronomer who contributed to the advancement of navigational techniques during the age of exploration.

3. Elizabeth Kalson (1672 - 1738), a prominent figure in the early Quaker movement, known for her writings and advocacy for religious tolerance.

4. William Kalson (1789 - 1861), a pioneering industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Lancashire.

5. Mary Kalson (1834 - 1912), an acclaimed novelist and poet whose works explored themes of social justice and the plight of women in Victorian England.

While the surname Kalson may not be as widely recognized as some others, its history is deeply rooted in the English heritage, spanning centuries and encompassing individuals from various walks of life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kalson

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

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

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