Explore the Family Name Kleppinger
The meaning of Kleppinger
German: variant of Klöppinger (see Kloeppinger) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Kleppinger is very rare in Germany. Compare Clippinger and Klepinger. History: Johann Georg Klöppinger and Anna Margaretta Schreiner emigrated from Pfungstadt in Hesse, Germany, in 1737, and settled in PA. Their descendants bear the surnames Kleppinger, Klepinger, and Clippinger.
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How common is the last name Kleppinger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kleppinger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,622nd most popular surname in the United States, but it dropped to 44,576th place by 2010, representing a decrease of approximately 9.73%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 507 in 2000 to 482 by 2010, indicating a drop of nearly 4.93%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents also declined by about 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,622 | #44,576 | -9.73% |
| Count | 507 | 482 | -4.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleppinger
Regarding the ethnicity of those carrying the Kleppinger surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority identified themselves as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.18% from 98.62% in 2000 to 96.47% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic increased by 67.68%, rising from 0.99% to 1.66% over the same period. Meanwhile, representation of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities remained at zero for both years. The census began recording individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, and they comprised 1.24% of individuals named Kleppinger. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 96.47% | -2.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 1.66% | 67.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |