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

Kellert, 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 Kellert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kellert in America

Kellert is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kellert surname appeared 151 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 Kellert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kellert 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 Kellert

The surname Kellert is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name such as Kellern or Kellerhof, which translates to "cellar" or "cellar farm" respectively.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kellert can be found in the Bavarian town of Kellern, where records from the 14th century mention a family bearing this surname. This suggests that the name likely originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Germany.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Kellert name appears in various historical documents and records across Germany. Notable individuals from this time period include Johannes Kellert (1520-1589), a prominent scholar and theologian from Nuremberg, and Margaretha Kellert (1568-1624), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Augsburg.

In the 18th century, the Kellert name gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Friedrich Kellert (1719-1786), a renowned painter and engraver from Dresden. His works, which depicted landscapes and architectural scenes, were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the time.

As the 19th century dawned, the Kellert family continued to make their mark in various fields. One notable figure was Karl Kellert (1821-1891), a pioneering engineer who played a crucial role in the construction of Germany's first railway system, connecting major cities like Berlin and Hamburg.

Throughout the centuries, the Kellert name has also been associated with various place names and spellings, such as Kellerhof, Kellern, and Kellerdorf, reflecting its locational origins. Additionally, variations like Kellert, Kellerten, and Kellerth have been documented in historical records.

While the surname Kellert is not as widespread as some other German surnames, it has undoubtedly left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals like the scholars, artists, and engineers mentioned above. From its humble beginnings in medieval Germany, the name has endured and continues to be carried by families across the globe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kellert

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

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

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