Explore the Family Name Klimas
The meaning of Klimas
Polish: derivative of the personal name Kliment, an old variant of Klemens, from Latin Clemens (see Clement). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Henryk, Janina, Jaroslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Klimas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klimas has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 23,568 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it dropped slightly to the 24,305th place, marking a decline of 3.13%. However, the actual number of individuals bearing the Klimas name increased from 1004 in 2000 to 1032 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 2.79%. Despite the rise in the count, the proportion of the Klimas surname per 100k people decreased by 5.41% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,568 | #24,305 | -3.13% |
| Count | 1,004 | 1,032 | 2.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klimas
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Klimas surname. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 0.80% in 2000 to 1.45% in 2010, a growth of 81.25%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals who identify with two or more races under the Klimas name dropped by almost half, decreasing from 1.39% to 0.78%. The largest ethnic group identifying with the Klimas surname remains the White demographic, although its share declined slightly from 95.72% to 94.48%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw an increase from 1.99% to 2.91%. There were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, which remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.48% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.91% | 46.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.45% | 81.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 0.78% | -43.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |