Explore the Family Name Kleeman
The meaning of Kleeman
Americanized form of German Kleemann, in part of Sorbian origin, and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname. Some characteristic forenames: German Ewald, Kurt, Otto, Sigi.
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How common is the last name Kleeman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kleeman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 18,560 in terms of prevalence but dropped to 22,056 in 2010, marking a change of -18.84%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 1,371 in 2000 to 1,175 in 2010, a reduction of 14.3%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kleeman per 100,000 people decreased by 21.57% from 0.51 to 0.4.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,560 | #22,056 | -18.84% |
| Count | 1,371 | 1,175 | -14.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.4 | -21.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleeman
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kleeman also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White at 95.92%, which slightly decreased to 94.55% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.80% in 2000 to 2.13% in 2010, an impressive 166.25% change. Those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.31% to 1.70% during this period, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation decreased slightly from 1.24% to 1.11%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.92% | 94.55% | -1.43% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 2.13% | 166.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.7% | 29.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.24% | 1.11% | -10.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |