Explore the Family Name Kleyman
The meaning of Kleyman
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kleiman ‘small man’. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Boris, Vladimir, Aleksandr, Igor, Mikhail, Svetlana, Anatoly, Arkadiy, Grigory, Sergey, Yefim, Aleksey. Jewish Yakov, Aron, Avi, Elik, Faina, Genya, Haya, Isaak, Mikhael, Moisey.
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How common is the last name Kleyman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kleyman has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 49,249th in popularity and fell to 52,037th by 2010, indicating a 5.66% drop. The number of people with this surname also saw a minor decline from 401 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, showing a decrease of 0.5%. The proportion of people with the Kleyman surname per 100,000 population also reduced by 6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,249 | #52,037 | -5.66% |
| Count | 401 | 399 | -0.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kleyman
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kleyman, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows minimal change between 2000 and 2010. Predominantly, the Kleyman surname is identified with White ethnicity, accounting for 98.50% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 98.25% in 2010. No changes were observed within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over these years, with each maintaining a consistent 0% representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 98.25% | -0.25% |
| 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% |