Explore the Family Name Klauss
The meaning of Klauss
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Klaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Rudi, Dieter, Ernst, Gerd, Gunter, Helmut, Rainer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klauss saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,392 and by 2010 it had slipped down to 58,735, marking a decline of 4.15%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Klauss surname slightly rose from 339 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, which is an increase of 1.77%. The proportion of people named Klauss per 100,000 population fell by 7.69%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #58,735 | -4.15% |
| Count | 339 | 345 | 1.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klauss
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those carrying the Klauss surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of Klauss individuals identifying as white decreased by 5% over the decade, from 97.94% in 2000 to 93.04% in 2010. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year. A new development was seen in 2010 when 1.45% of people with the Klauss surname identified themselves as belonging to two or more races and 4.06% identified as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 93.04% | -5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.06% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |