Explore the Family Name Klinker
The meaning of Klinker
1. German: variant of Klink 1, 2, the -er suffix denoting an inhabitant. 2. Dutch: metonymic occupational name for a road paver, from Middle Dutch clinkaert ‘brick, clinker paving’, or for a riveter.
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How common is the last name Klinker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klinker ranked 25,329th in popularity in 2000 and decreased slightly to 26,339th in 2010, indicating a decrease of about 4%. In terms of count, there were 918 individuals with this surname recorded in the 2000 census. This number rose marginally by nearly 1% to 927 in 2010. The proportion of Klinkers per 100,000 people also shrunk by about 9% over this period, dropping from 0.34 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,329 | #26,339 | -3.99% |
| Count | 918 | 927 | 0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.31 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Klinker surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly White, with 96.51% identifying as such in 2000 and 94.5% in 2010. The percentage of Klinkers who identified as Hispanic increased by approximately 16% from 2000 to 2010, while those who identified with two or more races saw an increase of about 39% during the same period. Meanwhile, small fractions of Klinkers began identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, with none reported under these categories in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 94.5% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.27% | 15.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.09% | 1.51% | 38.53% |
| Black | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |