Explore the Family Name Kleinjan
The meaning of Kleinjan
Dutch: distinguishing name, literally ‘little Jan’, for the smaller or younger (klein) of two bearers of the personal name Jan. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Leendert, Teunis.
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How common is the last name Kleinjan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kleinjan has seen a decrease in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 88,083 in terms of popularity and had a count of 196. However, by 2010, it had slipped to rank 114,424 with a lower count of 153, marking a 21.94% decline. The proportion of people named Kleinjan per 100,000 also dropped from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, indicating a 28.57% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #114,424 | -29.9% |
| Count | 196 | 153 | -21.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.05 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleinjan
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kleinjan. According to the data, the overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 96.94% identified as White in 2000, and this figure increased slightly to 98.69% in 2010. No individuals with the Kleinjan surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. There were also no records of individuals identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 98.69% | 1.81% |
| 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% |