Explore the Family Name Klinkhammer
The meaning of Klinkhammer
German: metonymic occupational name for a blacksmith, from Middle Low German klinkhamer ‘riveting-hammer’. Compare Klingbeil. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Klinkhammer in the United States?
The surname Klinkhammer was ranked 29,359th in popularity in the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census, moving slightly to 30,277th a decade later in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.13%. The total count of people with this surname marginally increased from 759 in 2000 to 773 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 1.84%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 individuals, the usage of the Klinkhammer surname saw a decline of 7.14%, dwindling from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,359 | #30,277 | -3.13% |
| Count | 759 | 773 | 1.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinkhammer
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Klinkhammer surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased by 1.29% from 98.81% in 2000 to 97.54% in 2010. In the same period, there were new entries for Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races, each representing 0.78% and 0.65% respectively of those bearing the Klinkhammer surname. Additionally, the Hispanic category also appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.65% of the Klinkhammers. The categories of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native recorded no change during this period, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.81% | 97.54% | -1.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |