Explore the Family Name Klitz
The meaning of Klitz
East German: from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the personal name Kliment (see Clement).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klitz is not very common in the United States. In the year 2000, Klitz was ranked as the 56,526th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 60,347th position, marking a decrease of 6.76 percent. The actual count of individuals with the Klitz last name also declined slightly from 338 in 2000 to 334 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.18 percent. Correspondingly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 15.38 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #60,347 | -6.76% |
| Count | 338 | 334 | -1.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klitz
Regarding ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Klitz identify as White. This group saw a slight increase from 93.79 percent in 2000 to 94.91 percent in 2010. The second largest ethnic identity linked to the Klitz surname is Hispanic, although this group saw a decrease of 20.53 percent over the same period. A small percentage (1.48% in 2000 and 1.50% in 2010) identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The census data does not show any individuals with the Klitz surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or claiming two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.79% | 94.91% | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.14% | 3.29% | -20.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.48% | 1.5% | 1.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |