Explore the Family Name Klippert
The meaning of Klippert
North German: occupational name for a maker of wooden shoes, from a derivative of Middle Low German (with an added unorganic -t) klipp ‘low shoe, clog’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Klippert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klippert has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Klippert was ranked at 59,769 and by 2010, it had dropped to 62,359, marking a decline of approximately 4.33%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 316 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, an increase of 1.58%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decline of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #62,359 | -4.33% |
| Count | 316 | 321 | 1.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klippert
Turning our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klippert, again referencing the Decennial U.S. Census, we can see that there were no marked changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races under the Klippert surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, accounting for 97.15% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 96.57% in 2010. Furthermore, those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.90% in 2000, dropping marginally to 1.87% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.15% | 96.57% | -0.6% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.87% | -1.58% |
| 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% |