Explore the Family Name Klammer
The meaning of Klammer
German: topographic name for someone living in or near a gorge or ravine (see Klamm). Some characteristic forenames: German Siegfried, Erhard, Franz.
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How common is the last name Klammer in the United States?
The surname Klammer, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 42,830 and dropped to 48,530 in 2010, indicating a decline of approximately 13.31%. The total count of people bearing the surname also fell by about 8.61%, from 476 in 2000 to 435 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Klammer surname per 100,000 decreased by 16.67% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #48,530 | -13.31% |
| Count | 476 | 435 | -8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klammer
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that individuals with the Klammer surname are predominantly of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 96.64% of Klammers were White, decreasing slightly to 93.79% in 2010. While the percentage of Klammers who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained the same at 0%, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic — from 1.05% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Klammers identifying as Black increased from 0% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010, and those identifying with two or more races declined from 1.47% to 0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.64% | 93.79% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 2.3% | 119.05% |
| Black | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |