Explore the Family Name Klausman
The meaning of Klausman
1. Americanized form of Swiss German Klausmann: patronymic from the personal name Klaus, or an occupational name meaning ‘servant of Klaus’. 2. Americanized form of German Klausmann: elaborated form of Klaus + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Klausman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klausman experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 87,729th in frequency, but by 2010, it had slipped to 89,069th place. This represents a drop of 1.53%. However, the actual count of individuals carrying the Klausman surname increased during this period, growing from 197 to 208, or a rise of approximately 5.58%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,729 | #89,069 | -1.53% |
| Count | 197 | 208 | 5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klausman
Regarding ethnicity, the Klausman surname is predominantly associated with white ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 97.46% of those bearing the surname identified as white, a figure which slightly decreased to 96.63% in 2010. Over the same decade, there was an emergence of Klausmans who identify with two or more races, making up 2.40% of all Klausmans in 2010. No Klausmans identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.46% | 96.63% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |