Explore the Family Name Klain
The meaning of Klain
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klein and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Klain is very rare in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Volf. German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klain in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klain saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In terms of rank, it descended from 54,152 in 2000 to 56,073 in 2010, marking a change of -3.55. However, there was still an increase in the count of individuals with this surname, which rose from 357 to 365, indicating a growth rate of 2.24. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 7.69, reflecting the relative decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #56,073 | -3.55% |
| Count | 357 | 365 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klain
The ethnicity associated with the surname Klain also shifted during the same period, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White demographic had the highest proportion, though it decreased from 75.63 percent in 2000 to 70.96 percent in 2010. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or mixed race origin with this surname in either year. Hispanic representation marginally increased by 14.29 percent, while the Black demographic made its first appearance in 2010 at 1.92 percent. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a significant rise, jumping from 19.89 percent to 23.56 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.63% | 70.96% | -6.17% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 19.89% | 23.56% | 18.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.92% | 14.29% |
| Black | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |