Explore the Family Name Kleiser
The meaning of Kleiser
German: patronymic from Kleis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kleiser in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kleiser has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was the 62,396th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 68,770th spot—a decrease of 10.22 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell from 300 in 2000 to 286 in 2010, marking a 4.67 percent decrease. The proportion of people named Kleiser per 100,000 population also saw a drop of 9.09 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,396 | #68,770 | -10.22% |
| Count | 300 | 286 | -4.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleiser
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Kleiser has also experienced some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, almost all (97.67 percent) were identified as White, while 1.67 percent reported having two or more races. By 2010, the percentage of Whites had slightly decreased to 94.76 percent. Interestingly, a new ethnicity emerged within this group, with 4.20 percent identifying as Hispanic. The percentage of those claiming two or more races dropped to zero, and there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.67% | 94.76% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.67% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |