Explore the Family Name Klemmer
The meaning of Klemmer
German: 1. nickname from an inflected form of Middle High German klem ‘narrow, tight, scarce’ for a needy person, or a topographic name klemme ‘constriction’, the suffix -er, denoting an inhabitant of a narrow spot (see Klem 1). 2. occupational name for someone who worked with clay (i.e. someone who applied the daub infill on timber-framed houses), Middle High German klemer. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans.
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How common is the last name Klemmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klemmer slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Klemmer ranked as the 30,003rd most popular surname, but it fell to 30,250th place by 2010, a decrease of 0.82%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of people with the Klemmer surname increased by 4.88%, from 738 individuals in 2000 to 774 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,003 | #30,250 | -0.82% |
| Count | 738 | 774 | 4.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klemmer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klemmer, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, 95.12% of individuals with the Klemmer surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 96.25% by 2010. The percentage of Klemmers identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 1.76% in 2000 to 1.03% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of Hispanic Klemmers dropped from 2.57% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There were no recorded Klemmers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.12% | 96.25% | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 1.42% | -44.75% |
| Two or More Races | 1.76% | 1.03% | -41.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |