Explore the Family Name Closser
The meaning of Closser
Probably an altered form of German Glaser or Klöser, a variant of Kloss 1.
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How common is the last name Closser in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Closser has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Closser was ranked 36,672 in terms of popularity, but it fell slightly to 37,993 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.6%. Despite this fall in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Closser rose marginally from 575 in 2000 to 584 in 2010, signifying an increase of 1.57%. However, the proportion of the population with the surname Closser per 100k fell slightly by 4.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,672 | #37,993 | -3.6% |
| Count | 575 | 584 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Closser
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Closser identify as White. This proportion declined slightly from 97.74% in 2000 to 96.75% in 2010. The representation of Hispanic individuals within the Closser surname group saw a notable increase over the same period, growing from 1.04% in 2000 to 2.74% in 2010, which is an increase of an impressive 163.46%. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Closser surname, with these groups either remaining at zero or having their data suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.75% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 2.74% | 163.46% |
| 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% |