Explore the Family Name Klinke
The meaning of Klinke
1. German: variant of Klink. 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Klinka: nickname or metonymic occupational name from klinka ‘door handle’; or perhaps from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Klěman, an equivalent of Clement. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Gerhard, Horst, Manfred, Otto, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Klinke in the United States?
The surname Klinke maintains a relative consistency in its popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Klinke ranked as the 48,567th most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slightly fallen to 48,628th place, marking a minuscule decrease of 0.13%. However, the count of people bearing this surname increased by 6.37% during the same period, going from 408 to 434 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 population remained steady at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #48,628 | -0.13% |
| Count | 408 | 434 | 6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinke
In terms of ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, Klinke is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 97.55% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that decreased slightly to 95.39% in 2010. A small percentage identified with two or more races, showing an increase from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. No change was reported in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with none or negligible representation within these ethnic groups for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.55% | 95.39% | -2.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.38% | 12.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |