Explore the Family Name Klenk
The meaning of Klenk
1. nickname from Middle High German glenke ‘nimble, alert’. 2. from Middle High German klenken ‘to cause something to sound or ring’, hence a nickname for a gossip. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Fritz, Helmut, Juergen, Lorenz, Wilhelm.South German:
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How common is the last name Klenk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klenk has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Klenk ranked as the 20,191st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 23,532nd place, a decrease of 16.55 percent. The number of individuals carrying the Klenk surname also fell during this period, from 1,227 to 1,079, marking a negative change of 12.06 percent. This trend is reflected in the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people, which decreased by 17.78 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,191 | #23,532 | -16.55% |
| Count | 1,227 | 1,079 | -12.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.37 | -17.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klenk
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klenk, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that over 95 percent of those carrying the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight dip in this percentage, with a 0.53 percent decrease between the two years. In 2000, some individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, but these categories saw a total drop by 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic grew significantly, increasing from 1.96 percent in 2000 to 3.80 percent in 2010, an impressive rise of 93.88 percent. No changes were noted for those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 95.09% | -0.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 3.8% | 93.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.57% | 0% | 0% |