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

Kellin, 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 Kellin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kellin in America

Kellin is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kellin surname appeared 106 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 Kellin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kellin 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 Kellin

The surname Kellin is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "kelling," which referred to a small stream or brook. This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a locational surname for someone who lived near a particular brook or stream.

Records show that the name Kellin appeared in various areas of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Kellinge" in the county of Norfolk.

In the 13th century, a man named William Kellin was recorded as a landowner in the village of Kellington, Yorkshire. This place name is likely related to the surname and may have contributed to its development and spread.

Throughout the centuries, there have been several notable individuals who bore the surname Kellin. One such person was John Kellin (1568-1637), an English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, in the early 17th century.

Another prominent figure was Sir Robert Kellin (1620-1697), a Member of Parliament for the Borough of Great Grimsby in the late 17th century. He was a staunch supporter of the Restoration and played a significant role in the political landscape of his time.

In the 18th century, James Kellin (1732-1810) was a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the City Halls in Bristol and Liverpool.

Moving into the 19th century, Edward Kellin (1818-1892) was a respected English botanist and horticulturist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life.

Finally, in the early 20th century, William Kellin (1881-1958) was a celebrated English novelist and playwright, best known for his works exploring themes of social class and the human condition.

While the surname Kellin may have originated from a humble locational reference, it has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, from religion and politics to architecture, science, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kellin

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

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

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