Explore the Family Name Klayman
The meaning of Klayman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kleiman. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Bernat, Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klayman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klayman experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,574, but it dropped to 46,902 by 2010, indicating a 5.22% decrease. During these years, the count of individuals with the surname also slightly decreased from 454 to 453, representing a marginal decline of 0.22%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #46,902 | -5.22% |
| Count | 454 | 453 | -0.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klayman
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Klayman identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 98.68% in 2000 to 96.25% in 2010. Over the same period, there's been a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races. Specifically, in 2010, 1.55% of individuals with this surname reported having a mixed ethnic identity, and 1.32% identified as Hispanic. There were no changes recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.25% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.55% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |