Explore the Family Name Kliger
The meaning of Kliger
Jewish (from Ukraine and Poland): nickname from an inflected form of Yiddish dialect klig ‘clever, wise’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Arie, Yonah. Russian Iosif, Leyzer, Mikhail, Yefim, Yelena.
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How common is the last name Kliger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kliger saw a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kliger surname was ranked 97,848 and by 2010 it had dropped to rank 103,181 — a decrease of 5.45%. Despite this drop in rank, the count or number of people with the surname Kliger actually increased from 172 to 174, representing a modest growth of 1.16%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #97,848 | #103,181 | -5.45% |
| Count | 172 | 174 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kliger
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Kliger surname, there were some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.35% of Kligers identified as White but this percentage dropped slightly to 90.80% by 2010. During this same period, the percentage of Kligers identifying as Hispanic or belonging to two or more races went from 0% to 3.45%. There was no reported change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 90.8% | -4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |