Explore the Family Name Klish
The meaning of Klish
Americanized form of Polish Klisz, Czech and Sorbian Kliš or Klíš, and of their Germanized form Klisch. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klish in the United States?
The surname Klish saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, Klish was ranked 51,680 out of all surnames in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped to 51,941, a minor change of -0.51%. However, the number of individuals bearing the Klish name increased from 378 to 400 over that same period, representing a growth rate of 5.82%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #51,941 | -0.51% |
| Count | 378 | 400 | 5.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klish
Concerning ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010 for the surname Klish. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Klish bearers, although their share decreased slightly from 96.83% to 92.50%. There were no individuals with Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities recorded under this surname in 2000. However, by 2010, there was a small representation of both Hispanic and those identifying with two or more races among Klish bearers, each accounting for 2.75% of the total. Meanwhile, Black representation disappeared entirely by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 92.5% | -4.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.75% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.85% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |