Explore the Family Name Klingbeil
The meaning of Klingbeil
German: from Middle High German klingen ‘to ring or sound’ + bīl ‘axe’, literally ‘sound the axe’, a metonymic occupational name for a journeyman, carpenter, shipwright (or any occupation involving the use of an axe). Journeymen’s names often contained a humorous element, as they were bestowed at merry promotion parties or ‘christenings’ held to celebrate the recipients successful completion of their apprenticeship. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerda, Hans, Manfred, Reinhold, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Klingbeil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klingbeil has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 19,007 in terms of popularity and fell to 20,541 in 2010, a decrease of 8.07%. Within the same time frame, the count of people bearing the surname also dropped by 2.64%, with 1,326 individuals in 2000 and 1,291 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also saw a decline of 10.2%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,007 | #20,541 | -8.07% |
| Count | 1,326 | 1,291 | -2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.44 | -10.2% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingbeil
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some variation within the Klingbeil demographic. Most notably, there was no record of any Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2000, but by 2010, this group made up 0.39% of people with the Klingbeil surname. However, those identifying as two or more races were present in 2000, at 0.53%, but not represented in 2010. The majority of individuals with the Klingbeil surname identify as White, accounting for 98.27% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 97.83% in 2010. There was a minor increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.06% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no changes in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.83% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 1.32% | 24.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |