Explore the Family Name Kless
The meaning of Kless
German: from the personal name Kless, a pet form of Niklaus, a German form of Nicholas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kless in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kless saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,776 but dropped slightly to 48,901 in 2010, showing a minimal decline of 0.26%. In terms of actual count, however, the number of people with the Kless surname increased from 406 in 2000 to 431 in 2010, indicating an increase of 6.16%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,776 | #48,901 | -0.26% |
| Count | 406 | 431 | 6.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kless
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Kless surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, we see some changes from 2000 to 2010. There was a significant decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, falling from 1.97% in 2000 to none by 2010. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities appeared in 2010, making up 1.62%. The majority of individuals with the Kless surname identified as White, comprising 95.32% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.66% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.72% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.66% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.72% | 2.55% | 48.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |