Explore the Family Name Klocko
The meaning of Klocko
Polish: from kloc ‘log, chunk, block of wood’, a nickname for a clumsy or awkward man.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klocko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Klocko' has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 60,230 in popularity with 313 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, despite a small increase in count to 318, the name had dropped in rank to 62,903, representing a change of -4.44%. The proportion per 100k also decreased by -8.33%, going from 0.12 to 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #62,903 | -4.44% |
| Count | 313 | 318 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klocko
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the surname 'Klocko' identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 98.08% in 2000 to 95.6% in 2010. During this same period, there was also an emergence of Klockos identifying as two or more races (2.20%) and Hispanic (1.57%). However, no Klockos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 95.6% | -2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |