Explore the Family Name Klinginsmith
The meaning of Klinginsmith
Americanized form of German Klingenschmidt (see Klingensmith).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klinginsmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Klinginsmith" significantly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klinginsmith was ranked 75,695, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 159,712, marking a decrease of 110.99 in rank. The count of people with this surname also followed a similar pattern, diminishing from 237 in 2000 to just 101 in 2010, which is a drop of 57.38. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also declined by 66.67% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,695 | #159,712 | -110.99% |
| Count | 237 | 101 | -57.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.03 | -66.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinginsmith
Looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Klinginsmith, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that it's predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. In fact, over the decade from 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White slightly increased from 98.31% to 99.01%. During this time, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, suggesting that this surname is strongly tied to the White ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 99.01% | 0.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |