Explore the Family Name Kleinhans
The meaning of Kleinhans
German: distinguishing name for two bearers of the same name (Hans), or term of endearment meaning ‘John the younger’, ‘small Johnny’, from klein ‘small’ + Hans, a pet form of the personal name Johannes, German form of John. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerhard, Inge, Lothar.
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How common is the last name Kleinhans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kleinhans has seen a slight increase in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kleinhans ranked 20,982nd in terms of most common surnames but improved slightly to rank 20,864th in 2010, indicating a 0.56% rise. The number of people bearing this surname also grew by 8.22%, from 1,168 individuals in 2000 to 1,264 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k population remained steady at 0.43.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,982 | #20,864 | 0.56% |
| Count | 1,168 | 1,264 | 8.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleinhans
In regards to ethnicity, the data based on the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the Kleinhans surname identified as White during both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease from 95.80% to 94.38% over the decade. The Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname saw significant increases, rising by 46.58% and 47.67% respectively. Interestingly, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, there were small percentages identifying within these categories (0.40% and 0.47% respectively). The percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races slightly decreased from 1.46% to 1.34%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 94.38% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.14% | 46.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 1.34% | -8.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.86% | 1.27% | 47.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |