Explore the Family Name Klette
The meaning of Klette
German: 1. unflattering nickname for an annoyingly persistent and also ambitious person, from Middle High German klette ‘burr’, by extension ‘nuisance’. 2. nickname from Middle Low German klatte ‘tatter, rag’ for a poor or unkempt person. 3. topographic name for someone who lived in a hovel, from a Germanized Slavic word meaning ‘hovel’ or ‘shed’. 4. habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg (now Poland).
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How common is the last name Klette in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klette experienced a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Klette was ranked 61,376th in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it dropped slightly to 62,531st, marking a decline of 1.88%. However, the number of individuals with the Klette surname increased from 306 in 2000 to 320 in 2010, which is a growth of 4.58%. The proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.11 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #62,531 | -1.88% |
| Count | 306 | 320 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klette
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Klette surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, 97.71% of those with the Klette last name identified as White, which marginally increased to 98.13% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 98.13% | 0.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |