Explore the Family Name Klockow
The meaning of Klockow
German: habitational name from any of the places in Pomerania, Mecklenburg, and Uckermark called Klockow. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klockow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klockow has seen a decrease in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 82,344 and by 2010 it dropped to 94,311, marking a decline of 14.53%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 213 in 2000 to 194 in 2010, a fall of 8.92%. This indicates that proportionately fewer people per 100,000 held the Klockow surname in 2010 than they did in 2000, with a negative change of 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,344 | #94,311 | -14.53% |
| Count | 213 | 194 | -8.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klockow
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Klockow surname identify as White. In 2000, 97.65% of Klockows were White, although this percentage slightly decreased to 95.88% in 2010. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among those with the Klockow surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, the data does indicate an introduction of Hispanic representation among Klockows in 2010, coming in at 2.58%, up from 0% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.65% | 95.88% | -1.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |