Explore the Family Name Klingel
The meaning of Klingel
German: from Klingel ‘small bell’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of handbells or alternatively a nickname for an incessant chatterer.
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How common is the last name Klingel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klingel has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 35,797th in 2000, it dropped to 39,837th in 2010, marking an 11.29% decrease. During this same period, the count of individuals bearing the Klingel surname also reduced by 7.08%, from 593 in 2000 to 551 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of Klingel per 100k people fell by 13.64%, from 0.22 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,797 | #39,837 | -11.29% |
| Count | 593 | 551 | -7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingel
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the Klingel surname, it's important to note that this data is based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 98.31% to 97.28%. The Hispanic representation among those with the surname experienced a growth of 25.74%, increasing from 1.01% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census noted that some individuals identified themselves as belonging to two or more races, which was not reported in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 97.28% | -1.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.27% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.27% | 25.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |