Explore the Family Name Klapper
The meaning of Klapper
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from an agent derivative of Middle High German klappern ‘chatter, rattle’, hence a nickname for a talkative person or a gossip or a metonymic occupational name for a night watchman, a reference to the clapper used for making announcements. As a Jewish name it could be a metonymic occupational name for someone who called people to the synagogue. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meir, Aryeh, Avrohom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klapper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klapper has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klapper ranked 24,701 in terms of popularity and rose to 25,381 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.75%. Despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Klapper surname increased by 2.96%, from 947 in 2000 to 975 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a decrease of 5.71% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,701 | #25,381 | -2.75% |
| Count | 947 | 975 | 2.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.33 | -5.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klapper
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klapper, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the surname is associated with those identifying as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.41% in 2000 to 94.87% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations with the Klapper surname showed growth, with increases of 30.16% and 35.85% respectively. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a significant rise, jumping from 1.16% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. The percentages for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained unchanged, with no recorded instances in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.41% | 94.87% | -1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.95% | 68.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.44% | 35.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.63% | 0.82% | 30.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |