Explore the Family Name Klingsporn
The meaning of Klingsporn
German: nickname for a horseman, literally ‘klink the spur(s) (Sporn)’. Some characteristic forenames: German Horst, Manfred, Wilfried.
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How common is the last name Klingsporn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klingsporn has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 66,073 in 2000, it fell to a ranking of 71,678 in 2010 - a drop of 8.48%. The count of people with this surname also slightly decreased during this decade, from 280 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, which corresponds to a reduction rate of approximately 2.86%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the name Klingsporn per 100k population declined by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #71,678 | -8.48% |
| Count | 280 | 272 | -2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klingsporn
When looking at the ethnic identity of those bearing the Klingsporn surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting insights. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this name identified as White (95.71%), a figure which dipped slightly to 94.12% in 2010. During the same time frame, the percentage of people with this surname who identify as Hispanic saw a relative increase, rising from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.57% in 2010. Moreover, individuals identifying with two or more races appeared within this surname group in 2010, accounting for 1.84%. However, there was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups with the Klingsporn surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 94.12% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.57% | 20.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |