Explore the Family Name Kliner
The meaning of Kliner
1. Americanized form of German Kleiner. 2. Slovenian: variant of Klinar, a topographic name from klin ‘wedge, wooden peg’ (see Kline). The surname Kliner is rare in Slovenia; in the US it may thus (also) be an Americanized or Germanized form of the variant Klinar.
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How common is the last name Kliner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kliner has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kliner was ranked as the 70,679th most popular surname, but by 2010, it fell to 73,215th, marking a decline of 3.59%. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased from 258 to 265, representing a growth of 2.71%. Despite this increase, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,679 | #73,215 | -3.59% |
| Count | 258 | 265 | 2.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kliner
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Kliner surname, it is predominantly White, according to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.51% of Kliners identified as White, and this proportion climbed slightly to 97.36% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.33% in 2000 to 1.89% in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with the surname Kliner identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 97.36% | 0.88% |
| Hispanic | 2.33% | 1.89% | -18.88% |
| 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% |