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UK surname

Kallis

An occupational surname derived from the Greek word "kallos" meaning beautiful or fair.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Southwark, Plymouth and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kallis is 116 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

112

2016, ranked #28,844

Peak year

2015

116 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016, ranked #28,844.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 25 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Kallis surname distribution map

The map shows where the Kallis surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Kallis surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kallis over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 25 #30,804
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 89 #29,168
2000 modern 92 #28,832
2001 modern 79 #30,065
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 103 #27,234
2004 modern 100 #27,964
2005 modern 100 #28,025
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 107 #27,557
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 109 #28,145
2010 modern 108 #28,996
2011 modern 111 #28,294
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 111 #28,856
2014 modern 112 #28,934
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 112 #28,844

Geography

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Where Kallis' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Southwark, Plymouth, Haringey and Barnet. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Southwark 007 Southwark
2 Plymouth 016 Plymouth
3 Haringey 017 Haringey
4 Barnet 008 Barnet
5 Plymouth 023 Plymouth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kallis

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kallis surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kallis

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kallis, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Kallis surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kallis household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Kallis is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Kallis is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Kallis falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kallis is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kallis, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kallis

The surname KALLIS is of German origin, deriving from the Middle High German word "kal" or "kale," which means "bald" or "hairless." This name likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century as a descriptive nickname for someone with a bald or thinning head of hair.

The earliest recorded instances of the KALLIS surname can be found in various German records and documents from the late medieval period. One notable example is Johannes Kallis, a merchant from Nuremberg, who is mentioned in a trade register from the year 1487.

In the 16th century, the KALLIS name appears to have spread to neighboring regions, including parts of Switzerland and Austria. An interesting historical figure bearing this surname is Hans Kallis, a Swiss painter and engraver who lived from 1550 to 1615 and is known for his intricate woodcuts depicting biblical scenes and landscapes.

As the KALLIS family expanded and migrated throughout Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Kallies, Kalles, and Kallius. One prominent individual from this era was Georg Kallius, a German theologian and philosopher born in 1597, who wrote extensively on the relationship between faith and reason.

In the 19th century, the KALLIS surname gained prominence in the field of academia. Johann Kallis (1813-1892) was a renowned German philologist and professor at the University of Berlin, known for his contributions to the study of classical Greek literature.

Another notable figure is Ernst Kallis (1876-1945), a German scientist and inventor who made significant advancements in the field of optics and photography. He is credited with developing several innovative camera designs and patenting numerous photographic techniques.

As the KALLIS surname spread across various regions, it also became associated with certain place names. For example, the village of Kallies in northern Germany likely derived its name from an early settler or landowner with the KALLIS surname.

Throughout its history, the KALLIS name has been borne by individuals from diverse professions and backgrounds, ranging from artists and scholars to scientists and entrepreneurs, reflecting the rich tapestry of this German surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kallis surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kallis surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 112 in 2016. That gives Kallis a modern rank of #28,844.

What does the Kallis surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the Greek word "kallos" meaning beautiful or fair.

What does the Kallis map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Kallis bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.