Explore the Family Name Kleid
The meaning of Kleid
Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a tailor, from Yiddish kleyd, German Kleid ‘garment, dress’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleid in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kleid" saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 126,400 in 2000, it moved up to 119,508 in 2010, showing a rise of 5.45 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a boost from 125 people in 2000 to 145 in 2010, marking an impressive 16 percent increase. Despite this growth, the proportion of individuals with this last name per 100,000 remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #126,400 | #119,508 | 5.45% |
| Count | 125 | 145 | 16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleid
Regarding its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the surname "Kleid" is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.8 percent of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure which rose to 98.62 percent by 2010, a modest increase of 1.88 percent. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. Likewise, there were no recorded instances of this surname being held by those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 98.62% | 1.88% |
| 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% |