Explore the Family Name Klimes
The meaning of Klimes
Czech (Klimeš): from a pet form of the personal name Kliment ‘Clement’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klimes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klimes decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 72,717th in popularity but fell to 79,075th by 2010, representing a change of -8.74%. Additionally, the count of individuals with the surname Klimes also experienced a slight decrease from 249 in 2000 to 241 in 2010, indicating a -3.21% change. Similarly, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by -11.11%, going from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,717 | #79,075 | -8.74% |
| Count | 249 | 241 | -3.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klimes
The Decennial U.S. Census data regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klimes showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of individuals with the Klimes surname identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly over the decade. In 2000, 97.19% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which dropped to 95.44% by 2010, a -1.80% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.19% | 95.44% | -1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |