Explore the Family Name Klehr
The meaning of Klehr
1. North German: either from the medieval personal name Hilarius (see Hillary) or from an old personal name formed with a derivative of Latin clarus ‘pure, beautiful, clear’, also ‘famous’ (see Klar). 2. German: variant of Klähr, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Ilse, Math.
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How common is the last name Klehr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Klehr" has increased over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,522nd in popularity with 273 people carrying this surname. By 2010, it had risen to the 60,960th spot with 330 individuals, marking a significant increase of 20.88%. The proportion of people named Klehr per 100,000 also saw a slight increase of 10.0%, rising from 0.1 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,522 | #60,960 | 9.72% |
| Count | 273 | 330 | 20.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klehr
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Klehr" identify as White. In 2000, 98.90% of the Klehrs were White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.58% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.9% | 97.58% | -1.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |