Explore the Family Name Klemp
The meaning of Klemp
German: from Middle High German klambe ‘clamp, pliers’; hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker or user of such tools.
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How common is the last name Klemp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klemp has seen some fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Klemp ranked as the 21,590th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to 22,749th, representing a decrease of 5.37%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname remained steady at 1,126 across both census years. The proportion of people named Klemp per 100,000 residents also decreased from 0.42 to 0.38 in this ten-year period, indicating a drop of 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #22,749 | -5.37% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,126 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klemp
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Klemp also saw some shifts according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity with this surname in 2000, by 2010 they accounted for 0.62% of Klemps. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races increased from 0.62% in 2000 to 1.07% in 2010 – an increase of 72.58%. White individuals made up the majority of Klemps, although their representation slightly fell from 97.42% in 2000 to 96.09% in 2010. Hispanic representation doubled from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010, while no change was observed in the percentage of Black individuals. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native went from 0.71% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.42% | 96.09% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.6% | 100% |
| Two or More Races | 0.62% | 1.07% | 72.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.71% | 0% | 0% |