Explore the Family Name Klecka
The meaning of Klecka
Czech (Klečka): descriptive nickname for a lame person, from Old Czech klecavý ‘to hobble’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klecka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klecka has seen a slight increase in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 46,523rd and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the rank of 45,959th. This is an overall change of approximately 1.21%. The total number of people bearing this surname also increased from 431 in 2000 to 464 in 2010, representing a growth of 7.66%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #45,959 | 1.21% |
| Count | 431 | 464 | 7.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klecka
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Klecka surname identify as White, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.75% identified as White, and although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.83% in 2010, White remains the dominant ethnic identity for those carrying the Klecka name. A small percentage (2.32% in 2000 and 1.94% in 2010) identifies as Hispanic. There has been a slight increase in those identifying with two or more races, rising from 0% in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 94.83% | -1.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 1.94% | -16.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |