Explore the Family Name Klinglesmith
The meaning of Klinglesmith
Variation of Klingensmith, see also Klingel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klinglesmith in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klinglesmith has shown slight growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,676th but rose to 66,164th in 2010, marking a small increase of 0.77%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 277 to 299 during the same period, reflecting an increase of 7.94%. However, the proportion of people named Klinglesmith per 100,000 remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #66,164 | 0.77% |
| Count | 277 | 299 | 7.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinglesmith
The ethnic identity associated with the Klinglesmith surname is predominantly White, as indicated by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.31% identified as White, slightly decreasing to 94.65% in 2010. Those identifying as Black made up 1.81% in 2000, with an increase to 2.68% in 2010. There were also some instances of multiple racial identities reported in 2000, constituting 2.17%, but no such instances were recorded in 2010. The census did not record any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 94.65% | -0.69% |
| Black | 1.81% | 2.68% | 48.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |