Explore the Family Name Kloepfer
The meaning of Kloepfer
German (Klöpfer): see Klopfer. Some characteristic forenames: German Gottlieb, Hans, Heinz.
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How common is the last name Kloepfer in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data on surname popularity, Kloepfer saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 31,704th most popular surname to the 32,676th. However, despite this dip in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Kloepfer surname increased by 2.03% during the same period, rising from 689 to 703. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined slightly, from 0.26 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,704 | #32,676 | -3.07% |
| Count | 689 | 703 | 2.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloepfer
On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Kloepfer surname identified as White in both the 2000 and 2010 censuses, although there was a minor decrease in this percentage from 97.68% to 96.30%. Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Hispanic did see an increase, from 1.89% in 2000 to 2.70% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.68% | 96.3% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 2.7% | 42.86% |
| 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% |