Explore the Family Name Kler

The meaning of Kler

1. Burmese (Karen): from a personal name usually forming part of a compound name, with various possible meanings, including ‘fast’. — Note: Since Karens do not have hereditary surnames, this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Germanized form of French Leclaire and probably also of Clair or Claire. 3. German: possibly a variant of Klehr. It is also found in Poland. 4. English: unexplained.

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How common is the last name Kler in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kler has significantly increased over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 79,958 in terms of popularity, and it had a count of 221. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 56,710 with an overall increase of 29.08%. The count also saw a sharp rise by 62.9% to reach 360. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people also saw an increase from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 50% growth.

20002010Change
Rank#79,958#56,71029.08%
Count22136062.9%
Proportion per 100k0.080.1250%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kler

The census data also provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kler. In 2000, majority of individuals with the Kler surname identified as White (68.33%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (18.55%) and Hispanic (4.98%). Those identifying as two or more races made up 6.33%. However, in 2010, there was a notable shift in this distribution. While the percentage of those identifying as White dropped to 46.94%, the Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a dramatic increase to 45%. The representation of two or more races declined to 3.06%, and the Hispanic population saw a slight decrease to 4.72%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White68.33%46.94%-31.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander18.55%45%142.59%
Hispanic4.98%4.72%-5.22%
Two or More Races6.33%3.06%-51.66%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%