Explore the Family Name Klingberg
The meaning of Klingberg
German: variant of Klingenberg. Some characteristic forenames: German Detlef, Wilfried.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klingberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klingberg has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Klingberg was ranked as the 45,078th most popular surname, with 448 individuals carrying this name. This accounted for approximately 0.17 people per 100,000 in the United States. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 48,160, and the count had decreased slightly to 439, or about 0.15 people per 100,000. This represents a drop in popularity of 6.84% and a decrease in the overall count by 2.01%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #48,160 | -6.84% |
| Count | 448 | 439 | -2.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingberg
A review of ethnic identity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Klingberg surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.76% identified as white, dropping slightly to 93.39% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a decrease from 2.23% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the percentage of Klingbergs identifying as Hispanic, from 1.12% in 2000 to 4.33% in 2010. There were no Klingbergs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 93.39% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 4.33% | 286.61% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 1.14% | -48.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |