Explore the Family Name Kliment
The meaning of Kliment
Czech and Slovak: from the personal name Kliment, a variant of Klement, from Latin Clemens (see Clement).
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How common is the last name Kliment in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kliment" experienced a slight drop from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 58,257th in the United States with a frequency count of 326 occurrences, or approximately 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 63,873 with only 312 occurrences, or about 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity by 9.64% and a proportional decline of 4.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #63,873 | -9.64% |
| Count | 326 | 312 | -4.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kliment
When it comes to ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals carrying the Kliment surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.85%, slightly falling to 97.12% by 2010. There was no significant representation of the surname within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 97.12% | -0.75% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |