Explore the Family Name Klingner
The meaning of Klingner
German: 1. occupational name for a blade maker or swordsmith, from Middle High German klinge ‘metal blade, sword’ + -er agent suffix. 2. topographic (field) name derived from klinge ‘sword blade’, or a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Klingen in Bavaria, the Palatinate, and elsewhere, or from Klingnau in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klingner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klingner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 99,214th most common, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 96,368th position, representing a change of 2.87%. The number of individuals with this last name also grew from 169 to 189 during this period, which is an increase of 11.83%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Klingner per 100,000 remained constant at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #96,368 | 2.87% |
| Count | 169 | 189 | 11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingner
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people bearing the surname Klingner identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a small decline in this group from 99.41% to 95.24% over the decade. Interestingly, the census data from 2010 reveals some diversification, with 2.65% identifying as Hispanic, a demographic not previously represented. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native under this surname during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.41% | 95.24% | -4.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |