Explore the Family Name Kleinsorge
The meaning of Kleinsorge
German: 1. nickname for a carefree person, from Middle High German klein ‘small, little’ + sorge ‘worry, concern’. 2. habitational name from Kleinsorge in the former East Prussia, named as a resort meaning ‘few worries, without a care’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Dietmar.
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How common is the last name Kleinsorge in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kleinsorge has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 63,632 and by 2010, it had fallen to 68,770, reflecting a change of -8.07%. The count also dipped slightly from 293 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, marking a -2.39% change. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also fell by -9.09% from 0.11 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,632 | #68,770 | -8.07% |
| Count | 293 | 286 | -2.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleinsorge
When looking at ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that individuals with the surname Kleinsorge predominantly identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, nearly all (98.29 and 98.25%, respectively) identified as such, with a minuscule change of -0.04% over the decade. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The category for "Two or more races" also remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.29% | 98.25% | -0.04% |
| 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% |