Explore the Family Name Klasen
The meaning of Klasen
North German and Dutch: variant of Klassen and Klaassen.
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How common is the last name Klasen in the United States?
The Klasen surname has seen a marginal decrease in popularity over the years, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 41,596th most popular name in the United States, dropping slightly to 44,957th in 2010. This represents an 8.08% decrease over a decade. The actual count of people bearing the Klasen surname also saw a decrease during this period, going down from 493 in 2000 to 477 in 2010, representing a 3.25% reduction. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 of the population also decreased from 0.18 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,957 | -8.08% |
| Count | 493 | 477 | -3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klasen
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Klasen surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.75% of the individuals with the Klasen name identified as White. By 2010, this percentage had slightly decreased to 95.81%. There was no notable presence of Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among those with the Klasen surname in both years. However, by 2010, there was a slight emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identities within this group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 95.81% | -0.97% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |