Explore the Family Name Klaman
The meaning of Klaman
1. Americanized form of German Klamann: from a shortened form of Klagemann, itself an extended form of the personal name Klaus + mann ‘man’. 2. Polish: probably of German origin (see 1 above). 3. Americanized form of Jewish Kleiman 3. Compare Claman.
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How common is the last name Klaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klaman has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klaman ranked 104,257 in popularity with a total count of 159 people bearing the name. This equated to a proportion of 0.06 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname's rank had dropped to 119,508, and the total count decreased to 145. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell to 0.05, marking a 16.67% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #119,508 | -14.63% |
| Count | 159 | 145 | -8.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klaman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Klaman identify as White. In 2000, 95.60% of those carrying the surname were White, and this figure increased slightly to 95.86% by 2010. A small percentage of individuals identified as Hispanic in 2000, but there were no recorded Hispanic individuals with the Klaman surname in 2010. No individuals reported as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The lack of data for two or more races is due to suppression for privacy purposes.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 95.86% | 0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3.14% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |