Explore the Family Name Klim
The meaning of Klim
1. Polish and Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland): from a local short form of the personal name Polish Kliment (an old variant of Klemens), Rusyn Klyment, both from Latin Clemens (see Clement). Compare Klym. 2. South German: variant of Klimm. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Danuta, Irena, Karol, Krzysztof, Leszek, Lucjan, Stanislaw, Tadeusz.
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How common is the last name Klim in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klim experienced a slight dip in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klim was ranked as the 29,815th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 32,169th place, a decline of 7.9 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 3.63 percent during this period, from 744 to 717, driving down the proportion per 100,000 people from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,815 | #32,169 | -7.9% |
| Count | 744 | 717 | -3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klim
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse range for the surname Klim. The majority, 95.54 percent in 2010, identifies as White, showing a marginal decrease from 96.37 percent in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw significant growth, increasing from 0.67 percent in 2000 to 1.53 percent in 2010, marking a 128.36 percent change. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities increased from 1.21 percent to 1.53 percent during the same period. Hispanic representation among people with the Klim surname also showed a slight increase from 1.08 percent to 1.12 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.37% | 95.54% | -0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.67% | 1.53% | 128.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.21% | 1.53% | 26.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.12% | 3.7% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |