Explore the Family Name Kloeckner
The meaning of Kloeckner
North German (Klöckner): from Middle Low German clockener, status or occupational name for a bell ringer, sexton, or the like, from an agent derivative of Klock. Compare Cleckner, Clickner, Kleckner, and Klickner. Some characteristic forenames: German Frieda, Kurt, Ullrich.
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How common is the last name Kloeckner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kloeckner has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 55,376th in terms of commonality, with a count of 347 individuals carrying that surname. By 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 54,418th, with the bearer count reaching 379, indicating a growth rate of 9.22%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Kloeckner surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #54,418 | 1.73% |
| Count | 347 | 379 | 9.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloeckner
The ethnic identity of people with the surname Kloeckner also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both years, the majority of individuals identified as White, though this percentage dropped slightly from 97.69% to 96.04%. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.44% to 2.37% over the decade. The 2010 census also revealed that 1.32% of people with the Kloeckner surname identified as having two or more ethnicities. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 96.04% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 2.37% | 64.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |