Explore the Family Name Klepinger
The meaning of Klepinger
Altered form of German Klöppinger (see Kloeppinger) or Kleppinger. History: John George Klepinger, born 1774 in PA, died 1833 in IN, the progenitor of the Klepinger name, was a son of John George Kleppinger and a grandson of Johann Georg Klöppinger (see Kleppinger).
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How common is the last name Klepinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klepinger had a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 62,961st, then dropped slightly to 64,054th in 2010, indicating a decline of 1.74%. However, the number of people bearing the surname increased from 297 in 2000 to 311 in 2010, suggesting an increase of 4.71%. The proportion per 100,000 remained unchanged at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #64,054 | -1.74% |
| Count | 297 | 311 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klepinger
From an ethnicity perspective, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Klepinger surname identified as White, although there was a minor dip from 98.32% in 2000 to 96.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, the representation of 'Two or more races' category saw a slight increase, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained nonexistent or were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.32% | 96.46% | -1.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |