Explore the Family Name Kleinfeld
The meaning of Kleinfeld
1. German: habitational name from a place so called in Mecklenburg, but more often a topographic name for someone who worked a smallholding, from Middle High German klein ‘small’ + velt ‘open country’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German klein ‘small’ + feld ‘field’ (Yiddish kleynfeld). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Kieve. German Erwin, Volker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleinfeld in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Kleinfeld' has experienced a slight dip in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, it held the rank of 56,687 which decreased to 59,742 by 2010, marking a 5.39% drop. Despite this decline in ranking, there was a marginal increase in the count of people with this last name from 337 to 338 during the same period. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 8.33%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #59,742 | -5.39% |
| Count | 337 | 338 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleinfeld
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname 'Kleinfeld', as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, there appears to be a predominant White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.92% identified as White, slipping slightly to 96.75% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years. Interestingly, by 2010, the data reflects a new presence in the Hispanic community, accounting for 2.66%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 96.75% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |