Explore the Family Name Klingenberg
The meaning of Klingenberg
German; Danish, Swedish, and Dutch (of German origin): habitational name from any of the places so called in Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony, and Franconia in Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Erwin, Hans, Kurt, Grete, Juergen, Otto.
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How common is the last name Klingenberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klingenberg slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 19,734 in popularity but dropped to the 20,818 spot by 2010, a decrease of 5.49 percent. The number of individuals with this surname marginally increased during this period from 1,263 to 1,268, marking a modest growth of 0.4 percent. Moreover, there was an 8.51 percent decline in the proportion of Klingenbergs per 100,000 people, reducing from 0.47 in 2000 to 0.43 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #20,818 | -5.49% |
| Count | 1,263 | 1,268 | 0.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingenberg
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klingenberg using the Decennial U.S. Census data, White individuals formed the majority group in both 2000 and 2010, although their share decreased slightly from 96.2 percent to 94.79 percent. Meanwhile, the percentage of Klingenberg individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw substantial increases, rising by 44.83 and 44.94 percent respectively. The Hispanic portion remained nearly unchanged, witnessing a minor dip of 0.84 percent. However, there were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.2% | 94.79% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.58% | 2.29% | 44.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.26% | 44.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 1.18% | -0.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |