Explore the Family Name Klima
The meaning of Klima
Czech (Klíma) and Slovak (also Klíma); Polish: from a short form of the personal name Kliment ‘Clement’ (see also Klimek). This surname is also found in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gunter, Kurt, Monika, Uwe.
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How common is the last name Klima in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Klima" has seen minor fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Klima surname ranked 13,560 in popularity, with 2,054 individuals carrying this name, equating to approximately 0.76 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank slightly dropped to 13,926, even though the count increased to 2,168, representing about 0.73 individuals per 100,000. This represents a decrease in rank by 2.7% but an increase in the number of people with the surname by 5.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,560 | #13,926 | -2.7% |
| Count | 2,054 | 2,168 | 5.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.76 | 0.73 | -3.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klima
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Klima" also saw changes from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Klima surname, 96.79%, identified as White, followed by 1.07% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.07% as Two or more races. A small fraction, 0.54%, identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black. In 2010, while most still identified as White, the percentage fell to 94.14%. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose significantly to 1.66% and 1.75% respectively. Those claiming two or more races slightly increased to 1.15%, whereas those identifying as Black dropped to zero. No change was observed for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.79% | 94.14% | -2.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 1.75% | 63.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.54% | 1.66% | 207.41% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.15% | 7.48% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |