Explore the Family Name Cloos
The meaning of Cloos
Dutch and German: variant of Kloos. This surname is also found in France (mainly Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cloos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cloos saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 63,812 to 65,066, marking a 1.97% decline. However, the overall count of individuals with the surname increased by 4.45%, from 292 to 305 people. Despite this increase in raw numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #65,066 | -1.97% |
| Count | 292 | 305 | 4.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cloos
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the last name Cloos predominantly identify as White, with 95.55% in 2000 and 95.08% in 2010. The Hispanic identity also saw a modest increase, going up by 5.56% from 3.42% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Any figures marked with "(S)" were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.55% | 95.08% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 3.42% | 3.61% | 5.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |