Explore the Family Name Klipstein
The meaning of Klipstein
Altered form of German Klippstein, in northern Germany a metonymic occupational name for a stone mason, from Low German klipstein ‘recycled stone’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klipstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klipstein was ranked 67,317 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to a rank of 71,886 in 2010. This represents a decrease in popularity by 6.79%. In terms of count, there were 274 individuals with the Klipstein surname in 2000, which slightly decreased to 271 in 2010. This reflects a small decrease of 1.09%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a 10% decrease from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #71,886 | -6.79% |
| Count | 274 | 271 | -1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klipstein
In regards to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, nearly all individuals with the surname Klipstein identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 98.18% to 97.79%. No significant changes were observed for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with percentages staying at zero throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.18% | 97.79% | -0.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |