Explore the Family Name Klemens
The meaning of Klemens
1. German and Polish: from the personal name Klemens, from Latin Clemens (see Clement). 2. Americanized form of Slovenian patronymics Klemenc (see Klements) and Klemenčič or of Croatian Klemenčić (see Klemencic). Compare Clemens. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Eberhard, Kaethe, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klemens in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klemens has experienced a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,654th most common surname, and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to 44,730th. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count or number of people with the Klemens surname increased by almost 6% from 453 to 480 during this same period. However, the proportion of people named Klemens per 100,000 of the population decreased by 5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,654 | #44,730 | -0.17% |
| Count | 453 | 480 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klemens
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klemens. The majority of individuals with the Klemens surname identified as White, making up 94.04% in 2000 and shrinking slightly to 92.92% in 2010. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw an increase of 36.18%, moving from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.71% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also rose by 7.74%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people who identify with two or more races fell by 5.65%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were either suppressed (S) or remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.04% | 92.92% | -1.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.99% | 2.71% | 36.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 1.67% | -5.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.67% | 7.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |