Explore the Family Name Kleffner
The meaning of Kleffner
1. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German clēf, cleff ‘cliff, precipice’. 2. German: nickname for a prattler or gossip, from Middle High German, Middle Low German kleffer(er).
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How common is the last name Kleffner in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kleffner has seen a slight dip in rank between 2000 and 2010, going from 48196 to 48256, a change of -0.12 percent. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a growth of 6.31 percent during the same decade, increasing from 412 to 438. The proportion of people named Kleffner per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #48,256 | -0.12% |
| Count | 412 | 438 | 6.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleffner
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of individuals with the Kleffner surname identify as White, accounting for 98.06 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 97.26 percent in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more races made up 1.46 percent in 2000 and decreased by 21.92 percent to 1.14 percent in 2010. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 97.26% | -0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.14% | -21.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |