Explore the Family Name Klintworth
The meaning of Klintworth
North German: topographic name from Middle Low German klindt ‘steep bank, cliff’ + Middle Low German wort ‘raised land with a farmstead’.
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How common is the last name Klintworth in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klintworth has experienced a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klintworth ranked 42,983rd in popularity and decreased to 46,487th by 2010, reflecting an 8.15% drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also witnessed a dip from 474 in 2000 to 458 in 2010, marking a 3.38% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Klintworth per 100,000 also fell by 11.11% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,983 | #46,487 | -8.15% |
| Count | 474 | 458 | -3.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klintworth
Considering ethnicity based on the same census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Klintworth identify as White, with a small decrease from 98.10% in 2000 to 97.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of people with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there was a recorded shift in Hispanic representation, from 1.05% in 2000 to none reported in 2010. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 97.82% | -0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |