Explore the Family Name Klema
The meaning of Klema
Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Klement ‘Clement’.
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How common is the last name Klema in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Klema" in the United States, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 56,979 with a count of 335 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 63,524 with a count of 314, indicating a decline in popularity by 11.49% and a decrease in count by 6.27%. The proportion of individuals with the Klema surname per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010, representing a drop of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #63,524 | -11.49% |
| Count | 335 | 314 | -6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klema
In terms of ethnic identity, the Klema surname predominantly identifies with White ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data for both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, approximately 97.91% of individuals with this surname were of White ethnicity, which slightly dropped to 97.45% by 2010. This represents a minor change of -0.47% over the ten-year period. During this time, there were no recorded instances of the Klema surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.91% | 97.45% | -0.47% |
| 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% |