Explore the Family Name Klingaman
The meaning of Klingaman
1. German: habitational name for someone from Klinga in Saxony. 2. Probably an altered form of Klingemann, a variant of Klinge 1, 2.
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How common is the last name Klingaman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klingaman saw a slight dip between 2000 and 2010, falling from rank 30831 to 31251, a change of -1.36%. However, the count of individuals bearing this name actually increased by around 4.07%, rising from 713 in 2000 to 742 in 2010. This suggests that even though the name became less common relative to other surnames, more people carried it in 2010 than in 2000. The proportion of individuals with the surname Klingaman per 100k people also decreased slightly, by about 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #31,251 | -1.36% |
| Count | 713 | 742 | 4.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingaman
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Klingaman identify as White, with the percentage standing at 97.05% in 2000 and 96.23% in 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.26% to 2.16%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races dropped from 0.84% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No individuals with the Klingaman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 96.23% | -0.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 2.16% | 71.43% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |