Explore the Family Name Kleinfelder
The meaning of Kleinfelder
German: topographic name for someone who worked a smallholding, or a habitational name for someone from Kleinfeld in Mecklenburg (see Kleinfeld).
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How common is the last name Kleinfelder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kleinfelder has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 62775 with 298 individuals carrying this name, equating to approximately 0.11 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 69579 and the count decreased to 282 individuals, resulting in a drop in proportion to about 0.1 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in rank and count by 10.84% and 5.37%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,775 | #69,579 | -10.84% |
| Count | 298 | 282 | -5.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleinfelder
In terms of ethnicity, the Kleinfelder surname is predominantly associated with White individuals according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.32% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this percentage fell slightly to 97.52% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.68% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010, a growth rate of 47.62%. No Kleinfelders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 97.52% | -0.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 2.48% | 47.62% |
| 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% |