Explore the Family Name Klei
The meaning of Klei
German and Dutch: variant of Kley.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klei in the United States?
The surname "Klei" experienced a decrease in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. It was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname in 2000 and fell to the 79,846th spot in 2010, marking a decline of 12.23%. In terms of count, there were 256 people with this surname in 2000 compared to 238 in 2010, indicating a drop of 7.03%. The proportion of people named Klei per 100,000 also decreased by 11.11%, going from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #79,846 | -12.23% |
| Count | 256 | 238 | -7.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klei
With regard to ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname "Klei" identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.44% of people with this surname were classified as White which slightly decreased to 95.80% in 2010, showing a 2.68% change. During both census years, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or reported belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.44% | 95.8% | -2.68% |
| 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% |