Explore the Family Name Klock
The meaning of Klock
Dutch and North German: 1. nickname from Middle Dutch or Low German cloec, clo(o)c ‘deft, skillful, clever’. 2. topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a bell, Middle High German glocke, Middle Dutch clocke. In some instances this may also have been a metonymic occupational name for a bell maker or bell ringer. 3. nickname from de Kloke ‘the wise one’, from Middle Low German kloke ‘wise person’. History: Abraham Clock was one of the first carpenters in New Amsterdam in New Netherland (now New York City, NY) in the 17th century.
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How common is the last name Klock in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klock saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Klock was ranked as the 11,616th most popular surname in the United States, dropping to the 12,785th position by 2010 – a change of -10.06%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also decreased from 2,479 in 2000 to 2,413 in 2010, indicating a -2.66% change. Proportionally, there were 0.92 individuals per 100k with the surname Klock in 2000, but this figure decreased to 0.82 by 2010, a -10.87% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,616 | #12,785 | -10.06% |
| Count | 2,479 | 2,413 | -2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.92 | 0.82 | -10.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klock
In terms of ethnicity, the Klock surname shows a significant degree of diversity despite an overwhelming majority identifying as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, between 2000 and 2010, those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.17% to 94.61%, a change of -1.62%. During the same period, all other reported ethnic identities saw increases. Those identifying as Hispanic rose from 1.25% to 1.95%, a notable increase of 56.00%. Identification as Black also saw a substantial increase, rising from 0.28% to 0.54%, a 92.86% change. Smaller increases were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.73% to 0.87%, a 19.18% change), those identifying as two or more races (from 1.29% to 1.70%, a 31.78% increase), and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native (from 0.28% to 0.33%, a 17.86% increase).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.17% | 94.61% | -1.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 1.95% | 56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.7% | 31.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.87% | 19.18% |
| Black | 0.28% | 0.54% | 92.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.28% | 0.33% | 17.86% |