Explore the Family Name Klecker
The meaning of Klecker
German: variant of Klöcker, itself a variant of Klöckner (see Kloeckner).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klecker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klecker has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 39,617th in terms of its prevalence, and it rose to 39,352nd by 2010, marking a growth of 0.67%. The count of individuals with this last name also increased from 522 to 559 during this period, which is a rise of 7.09%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #39,352 | 0.67% |
| Count | 522 | 559 | 7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klecker
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the Klecker surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a small decrease from 97.89% to 95.89%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise from 1.15% to 1.79%, marking a 55.65% increase. Additionally, in 2010, a small percentage (1.43%) of individuals with this surname started identifying with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.89% | 95.89% | -2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.15% | 1.79% | 55.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |