Explore the Family Name Klauer
The meaning of Klauer
German: 1. occupational name for a bailiff, later a servant in general, Middle Low German klūver (from kluven ‘to put someone in chains or handcuffs’). 2. in northern Germany, from klaue ‘claw’, a nickname for a quick, agile man. 3. habitational name for someone from a place called Klauen near Hildesheim or from Klau near Aachen. 4. in nautical slang, an occupational name for someone who repaired cracked and leaking boats. 5. in Hesse and the Middle Rhine area, a metonymic occupational name for someone who bred oxen, from a dialect word Klauer ‘breeding bull’. Compare Clauer and Clower.
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How common is the last name Klauer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klauer showed a mild increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 40,622 in popularity with 507 individuals bearing the name, representing a proportion of approximately 0.19 per 100,000. By 2010, the rank slightly improved to 40,204 with 545 individuals, though the proportional representation slightly decreased to 0.18 per 100,000. That is an overall growth rate of 1.03 percent in rank and 7.5 percent in count over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #40,204 | 1.03% |
| Count | 507 | 545 | 7.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klauer
Regarding the ethnicity associated with this surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that it is predominantly identified with individuals of White ethnicity. In 2000, around 95.46 percent of people with this surname identified as White, which slightly declined to 93.76 percent in 2010. The next most common ethnic identity associated with the surname was Hispanic, showing significant growth from 3.94 percent in 2000 to 5.87 percent in 2010, an increase of approximately 49 percent. No significant change was observed for other ethnicities (Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native) over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.46% | 93.76% | -1.78% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 5.87% | 48.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |