Explore the Family Name Klipfel
The meaning of Klipfel
German: from Middle High German klüpfel, klöpfel, klüppel ‘mallet, cudgel, clapper (of a bell)’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of cudgels and mallets or clappers for bells, or a metonymic occupational name for a butcher, a stone-breaker. This name also became established in Greece by followers of King Otto, of Bavarian origin.
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How common is the last name Klipfel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klipfel has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade, dropping from 39,560th place in 2000 to 40,371st place in 2010, a change of -2.05%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual number of individuals with the Klipfel surname increased by 3.63% during this period, from 523 in 2000 to 542 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a -5.26% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #40,371 | -2.05% |
| Count | 523 | 542 | 3.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klipfel
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnicity associated with the surname Klipfel. The overwhelming majority of those bearing the surname identify as White, constituting 97.71% in 2000 and 96.68% in 2010, reflecting a slight decrease of -1.05%. While there was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, there was a new emergence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 2.58% of the Klipfels.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.71% | 96.68% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |