Explore the Family Name Klessig
The meaning of Klessig
German: variant of Nikolaus. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Helmuth, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klessig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klessig saw a modest rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, with a count of 256 individuals carrying this name. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 69,996th, with the count increasing by 9.38% to 280 individuals. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09, suggesting that while it has grown in absolute terms, its relative popularity in the broader population has remained steady.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #69,996 | 1.61% |
| Count | 256 | 280 | 9.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klessig
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Klessig identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.70% identified as White, which decreased only marginally to 95.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 3.13% in 2000 to 2.14% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 95.36% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 2.14% | -31.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |