Explore the Family Name Klinner
The meaning of Klinner
German: occupational name for a builder working with clay, from an agent derivative of Middle High German klenen ‘to stick, spread, or smear’. Compare Kleiber.
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How common is the last name Klinner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klinner has seen a slight rise in the United States. In 2000, it ranked as the 92,217th most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to 88,685, marking a 3.83% change. While the count of individuals with this surname was 185 in 2000, it increased to 209 by 2010, representing a growth rate of 12.97%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Klinner per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,217 | #88,685 | 3.83% |
| Count | 185 | 209 | 12.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klinner
When considering ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Klinner identify as White, although there has been a small decrease in this group from 97.30% in 2000 to 93.78% in 2010. The percentage of Klinners identifying as Hispanic saw an increase to 3.35% in 2010 from none in 2000. Also, a new addition in 2010 was those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.39% of Klinners. However, there were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 93.78% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.35% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |