Explore the Family Name Klages
The meaning of Klages
North German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Klaus.
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How common is the last name Klages in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klages saw a slight decrease in rank, moving from 26,761 in 2000 to 27,277 in 2010. This represents a change of -1.93%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 3.63%, going from 855 in the year 2000 to 886 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by -6.25% during the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,761 | #27,277 | -1.93% |
| Count | 855 | 886 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klages
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Klages also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 95.67% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.13% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.75% to 3.72%, representing an increase of 112.57%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an increase, from 1.29% to 1.58%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell from 0.70% to 0% during this time period. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 94.13% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.72% | 112.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.58% | 22.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0% | -100% |