Explore the Family Name Klemish
The meaning of Klemish
Americanized form of German Klemisch: of Slavic origin, from the personal name Klimeš (see Klimes).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klemish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klemish has seen a rise in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 75,938 and by 2010 it had climbed to 72,332, an improvement of 4.75%. Moreover, the count of people with this surname increased by nearly 14%, from 236 to 269 during the same period. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #72,332 | 4.75% |
| Count | 236 | 269 | 13.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klemish
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klemish, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals identify as White. In 2000, this number was at a high of 97.03% but saw a slight decline to 94.05% by 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. However, by 2010, a small percentage (1.86%) identified as Hispanic and 2.23% reported having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.03% | 94.05% | -3.07% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.23% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |