Explore the Family Name Classen
The meaning of Classen
German, Danish, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Cla(a)s, Class, a shortened form of Nik(o)laus (see Nicholas). Compare Clason 1 and Klassen.
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How common is the last name Classen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Classen" has seen a slight decrease in rank from 14,715 in 2000 to 15,418 in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 4.78%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 2.65%, from 1,851 in 2000 to 1,900 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decrease of 7.25%, moving from 0.69 in 2000 to 0.64 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,715 | #15,418 | -4.78% |
| Count | 1,851 | 1,900 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.64 | -7.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Classen
When examining the ethnicity of those with the surname "Classen," the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Hispanic, and Black saw increases, with the most significant boost seen in the Black community at 72.09%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly by 3.29%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a decrease of 14.29%. Overall, these shifts suggest a diversifying ethnic identity among those carrying the Classen surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.41% | 86.47% | -3.29% |
| Hispanic | 8.16% | 9.95% | 21.94% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.63% | 58.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.49% | 0.79% | 61.22% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.74% | 72.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.49% | 0.42% | -14.29% |