Explore the Family Name Kletter
The meaning of Kletter
North German: 1. variant of Klette. 2. habitational name for someone from a place called Klett in Brandenburg, or a topographic name from Middle Low German klēt ‘cottage’, both of Slavic origin.
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How common is the last name Kletter in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kletter saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 79,394th most common, with a count of 223 people bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 77,522nd and the count rose to 247, indicating a growth rate of approximately 10.76%. However, despite this increase, the proportion of people named Kletter per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #77,522 | 2.36% |
| Count | 223 | 247 | 10.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kletter
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Kletter identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 99.1% of the Kletters. By 2010, though still the dominant ethnic identity, this percentage decreased slightly to 95.14%. During the same period, there was a small emergence of Kletters who identified as Hispanic, making up 4.05% of the population with this surname in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Kletters identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.1% | 95.14% | -4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| 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% |