Explore the Family Name Klay
The meaning of Klay
German and Swiss German (also Kläy): variant of Kley. Some characteristic forenames: German Gunther, Othmar.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klay in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klay has seen a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 53,782nd in 2000, it rose to 50,960th in 2010 — an improvement of 5.25%. In terms of raw counts, the number of individuals carrying the Klay surname went up from 360 in 2000 to 409 in 2010, marking a 13.61% increase. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people increased by 7.69%, going from 0.13 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #50,960 | 5.25% |
| Count | 360 | 409 | 13.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.14 | 7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klay
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Klay surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander skyrocketed by 1096.40%, from a meager 1.39% to a substantial 16.63%. Those identifying as Black also saw a considerable increase, from 1.67% to 4.89%, marking a 192.81% change. However, there was a notable decrease (-20.48%) for those identifying as White, dropping from 91.94% in 2000 to 73.11% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanics decreased slightly from 3.61% to 3.42%, a 5.26% change. There were no individuals identified as belonging to two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.94% | 73.11% | -20.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 16.63% | 1096.4% |
| Black | 1.67% | 4.89% | 192.81% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 3.42% | -5.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |