Explore the Family Name Kleczka
The meaning of Kleczka
Polish: nickname or occupational name from kleczka ‘rattle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleczka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kleczka saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,113th most common name in the United States and fell slightly to 67,747th position by 2010, indicating a 0.94% decrease in rank. The overall count of people with this surname increased marginally from 275 in 2000 to 291 in 2010, a rise of 5.82%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #67,747 | -0.94% |
| Count | 275 | 291 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleczka
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kleczka, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly identified as White. In 2000, 94.91% of individuals with this surname were classified as White, and this percentage rose slightly to 96.56% in 2010. In contrast, the percentage of people identified as Hispanic dropped significantly from 3.64% in 2000 to 2.06% in 2010. No changes were observed for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 96.56% | 1.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.64% | 2.06% | -43.41% |
| 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% |