Explore the Family Name Klausner
The meaning of Klausner
1. German: from Middle High German klōsenære, klūsenære and German Klausner ‘hermit’ (from Latin clausum ‘cell, shut-away place’), hence a topographic name for someone living by a hermit’s cell or a byname for a hermit. 2. South German (mainly Austria) and Swiss German: topographic name from Klause ‘narrow pass, defile’. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klaus 2, with the Yiddish suffix -ner added to designate a person related to a house of worship or study. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bracha, Meyer, Mirra, Yitzhak.
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How common is the last name Klausner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klausner saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 26,191st in terms of prevalence, with 878 individuals bearing the name – approximating to 0.33 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 27,646, while the count fell marginally to 870, making it about 0.29 persons per 100,000. This change represented a minor decrease of 5.56% in ranking and a 0.91% drop in count, while the proportion per 100,000 individuals declined by 12.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,191 | #27,646 | -5.56% |
| Count | 878 | 870 | -0.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klausner
When considering ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Klausner surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 95.33% and 95.63% respectively. The proportion of Klausners identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 1.03% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010, while those identifying as two or more races also saw a reduction from 1.94% to 1.49%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic Klausners slightly increased from 1.37% to 1.38% during the same period. No Klausners identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 95.63% | 0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.49% | -23.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.38% | 0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0.8% | -22.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |