Explore the Family Name Klemann
The meaning of Klemann
1. German: variant or perhaps an altered form of Kleemann. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Klěman, an equivalent of Clement.
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How common is the last name Klemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klemann slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 39,824 in 2000 to 41,303 in 2010, a change of -3.71%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased modestly from 519 to 527 over the same period, an increase of 1.54%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.26%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname grew, it became less common relative to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #41,303 | -3.71% |
| Count | 519 | 527 | 1.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klemann
The ethnicity associated with the surname Klemann also saw some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identified as White, although the percentage decreased from 97.11% to 93.74%. There was a significant increase in the percentage identifying with two or more races, rising from 0.96% to 3.80%, a change of 295.83%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased slightly from 1.16% to 1.33%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating that no individuals with the surname Klemann identify with these ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.11% | 93.74% | -3.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 3.8% | 295.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.33% | 14.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |