Explore the Family Name Klann
The meaning of Klann
German: probably a topographic name of West Slavic origin from a word meaning ‘maple’ (compare Polish klon). This is an element contained in numerous field names in the formerly Slavic-speaking areas of northeastern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Gerhard, Gerhardt, Hildegarde, Juergen, Manfred, Otto.
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How common is the last name Klann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klann saw a slight rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,751st most popular surname and by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 28,704th position, marking a change of 0.16%. The total count of individuals with this surname increased by 6.55%, from 779 in 2000 to 830 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a minimal decrease of -3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #28,704 | 0.16% |
| Count | 779 | 830 | 6.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.28 | -3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klann
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Klann surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a majority identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, accounting for 95.12% and 94.70% respectively. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities were either suppressed or non-existent for privacy reasons. Those identifying with two or more races rose significantly from 0.77% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. The Hispanic population holding the surname experienced a small decline, moving from 1.93% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. Interestingly, an American Indian and Alaskan Native category appeared in 2010 that was not present in the 2000 data, accounting for 0.96% of the Klann surname holders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 94.7% | -0.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.93% | 1.81% | -6.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 1.57% | 103.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.96% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |