Explore the Family Name Kleber
The meaning of Kleber
German: 1. from an agent derivate of kleben ‘to bind or stick’, hence an occupational name for someone who applied clay daub on buildings or, in Swabia, for someone who applied whitewash. 2. topographic name from Kleber, a common field name; the etymology is uncertain.
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How common is the last name Kleber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kleber" has seen a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname ranked 21,273rd in popularity and had a count of 1,148. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 23,268th with a count of 1,095 individuals bearing this surname, representing a drop of approximately 4.62%. Similarly, its proportion per 100,000 people fell by nearly 14% during this period, from 0.43 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,273 | #23,268 | -9.38% |
| Count | 1,148 | 1,095 | -4.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleber
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kleber" is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, around 96.60% of those carrying this name identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.79% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic with this surname increased significantly over the decade, from 0.78% to 1.37% and 1.66% to 2.47% respectively. Notably, there was an emergence of Black ethnicity among Klebers, rising from zero in 2000 to 0.46% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races rose marginally from 0.87% to 0.91%, while the proportion of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 94.79% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 2.47% | 48.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.37% | 75.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.91% | 4.6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |