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

Kelsick, 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 Kelsick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kelsick in America

Kelsick is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kelsick surname appeared 112 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 Kelsick.

The history of the last name Kelsick

The surname Kelsick is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "keld" meaning a well or spring, and "wic" meaning a dwelling or village. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a well or spring.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kelsick name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. In this document, the name appears as "Keldeswich," referring to a place near a spring or well.

During the 13th century, the surname Kelsick began to appear more frequently in various records and documents from the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. This suggests that the name may have been more concentrated in these regions initially.

One notable individual bearing the Kelsick surname was Sir John Kelsick, who lived in the late 15th century and was a prominent landowner in Yorkshire. He is mentioned in several historical records and manuscripts from that time period.

Another individual of note was William Kelsick, born in 1612 in Lancashire. He was a respected scholar and clergyman who served as the rector of St. Michael's Church in Aughton, Lancashire, for over 40 years until his death in 1674.

In the 18th century, Robert Kelsick, born in 1722 in Yorkshire, made a name for himself as a successful merchant and trader. His business ventures took him to various parts of the world, and he is known for his detailed accounts of his travels and trade experiences.

Moving into the 19th century, Elizabeth Kelsick, born in 1811 in Lancashire, was a notable author and poet. She published several collections of her works, which were well-received during her lifetime.

Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Kelsick, born in 1845 in Yorkshire. He was a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army and played a significant role in various campaigns during the latter half of the 19th century.

While the Kelsick surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration over the centuries. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name, with pockets of concentration in certain regions of England, particularly in the northern counties where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kelsick

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

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 Kelsick 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.

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

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