Explore the Family Name Kleen
The meaning of Kleen
German: northern variant of Klein.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleen in the United States?
Popularity: Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kleen has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,534th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to 48,160th. This change represents a decrease of about 28.31 percent. Similarly, the total count of individuals with the surname Kleen decreased over this period, from 558 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, indicating a drop of 21.33 percent. This decline is also reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell by 28.57 percent, from 0.21 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #48,160 | -28.31% |
| Count | 558 | 439 | -21.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleen
Ethnicity: The Decennial U.S. Census provides information about the ethnicity of individuals bearing the surname Kleen. According to the 2010 census, the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although the proportion decreased slightly from 94.62 percent in 2000 to 92.71 percent in 2010. There was a significant increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, growing from 2.33 percent to 5.24 percent, a change of 124.89 percent. Those identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.33 percent to 1.59 percent. No individuals with the surname Kleen identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 92.71% | -2.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 5.24% | 124.89% |
| Two or More Races | 2.33% | 1.59% | -31.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |