Explore the Family Name Klecha
The meaning of Klecha
Polish: nickname from klecha ‘shaven-headed person’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Janina, Janusz, Katarzyna, Wladyslawa.
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How common is the last name Klecha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klecha slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010, as reflected by a drop in rank from 57,849th to 58,735th. While this decrease in rank indicates some decline in its usage, the actual count of individuals with the Klecha surname increased from 329 people in 2000 to 345 in 2010, recording a growth rate of 4.86 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #58,735 | -1.53% |
| Count | 329 | 345 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klecha
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals bearing the Klecha surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98.18% in 2000 to 96.52% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a new emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 2.90% of the surname's ethnic identity. There were no reported instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 96.52% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |