Explore the Family Name Klebe
The meaning of Klebe
1. German: variant of Kleber. 2. German (of Slavic origin): from a Germanized form of a Sorbian short form of the personal name Mikławš, an equivalent of Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Egon, Franziska, Wolfgang.
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How common is the last name Klebe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Klebe" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 44,103 in 2000 to 46,902 in 2010, marking a downward shift of 6.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell, going from 460 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a decrease of 1.52%. The proportion of people with the surname Klebe per 100,000 individuals reduced by 11.76% over this ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,103 | #46,902 | -6.35% |
| Count | 460 | 453 | -1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klebe
In terms of ethnicity based on the same census data, the majority of individuals carrying the surname "Klebe" identified as White, with the percentage slightly increasing from 96.09% in 2000 to 96.25% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this group showed a significant decline of 43.88%, moving from 1.96% to 1.10%. A new element in the 2010 data was the presence of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 1.32% of those with the Klebe surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.09% | 96.25% | 0.17% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.1% | -43.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |