Explore the Family Name Klingshirn
The meaning of Klingshirn
German: nickname for a rabble rouser or trouble maker, from Middle High German klingen ‘to make ring or sound’ + hirn ‘brain’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Klingshirn in the United States?
The surname Klingshirn, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, showed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 63,450 in popularity and slipped to 64,388 by 2010, marking a 1.48% change. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 294 to 309 during the same period, showing a growth rate of 5.1%. The proportion per 100k also saw a small dip of 9.09%, moving from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,450 | #64,388 | -1.48% |
| Count | 294 | 309 | 5.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingshirn
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klingshirn predominantly falls under "White". In 2000, 96.60% identified as White, which dropped slightly to 92.88% in 2010, a reduction of 3.85%. A significant increase was noticed in the Hispanic ethnicity, where it rose from 3.06% in 2000 to 5.83% in 2010, marking a substantial change of 90.52%. There were no individuals that identified with the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.6% | 92.88% | -3.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 5.83% | 90.52% |
| 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% |