Explore the Family Name Klauser
The meaning of Klauser
1. Swiss German: patronymic from the personal name Klaus. 2. German: variant of Klausner. Compare Clauser. Some characteristic forenames: German Markus, Gunther, Heinz, Horst, Maximilian.
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How common is the last name Klauser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Klauser" slightly declined in the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,003 in popularity but dropped to 55,121 by 2010, marking a change of -0.21%. However, the number of people with this surname increased from 350 in 2000 to 373 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.57%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #55,121 | -0.21% |
| Count | 350 | 373 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klauser
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klauser, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 95.43% in 2000 to 92.76% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw an increase from 1.71% to 1.88%, while Hispanic and Black ethnicities were not represented in 2000 but appeared in 2010 with 1.61% and 2.41%, respectively. However, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 92.76% | -2.8% |
| Black | 0% | 2.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.88% | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |