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

Kellow, 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 Kellow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kellow in America

Kellow is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kellow surname appeared 514 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 Kellow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kellow 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 Kellow

The surname Kellow is of English origin, derived from a place name. It is believed to have originated in the county of Devon, England, during the medieval period.

The name Kellow is thought to be derived from the Old English word "calu," meaning "callow" or "bare," and the word "hyll," meaning "hill." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived near a bare or treeless hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Kellow can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Calughille," which is likely an early spelling variation.

In the 13th century, the name Kellow appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the Feet of Fines for Devon, where it was spelled "Kalughull" and "Kalughylle." These variations highlight the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname Kellow throughout history include:

1. Sir John Kellow (c. 1480 - 1546), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Devon during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Kellow (c. 1550 - 1612), an English clergyman and author who wrote a treatise on theology.
3. William Kellow (c. 1620 - 1695), a merchant and landowner in Devon who was involved in the local tin trade.
4. Elizabeth Kellow (c. 1670 - 1744), a prominent philanthropist in Devon who donated funds for the construction of schools and almshouses.
5. Richard Kellow (1796 - 1875), a Cornish engineer and mining expert who worked in various mines across England and Wales.

It is worth noting that the surname Kellow is also associated with several place names in Devon, such as Kellowtown and Kellow Grange, which may have influenced the development and distribution of the surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kellow

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

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

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