Explore the Family Name Kleis
The meaning of Kleis
German: from the personal name Kleis, a South German variant of Klaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred, Mathias.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleis in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Kleis' declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Kleis' ranked 32,652 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had dropped to 35,866, representing a decrease of approximately 9.84%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 663 to 626, a change of about -5.58%. The proportion of people named 'Kleis' per 100,000 residents fell by 16% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #35,866 | -9.84% |
| Count | 663 | 626 | -5.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleis
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census for ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Kleis' indicated considerable changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming majority (95.17%) identified as White, which slightly decreased to 91.37% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 1.21% to 1.76%, while those marking themselves as belonging to two or more races also rose from 0.75% to 1.12%. Additionally, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.11% to 4.63%. No individuals reported their ethnicity as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 91.37% | -3.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 4.63% | 119.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.21% | 1.76% | 45.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0.75% | 1.12% | 49.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |