Explore the Family Name Kloepper
The meaning of Kloepper
North German (Klöpper): cognate of South German Klöpfer (see Klopfer). Compare Klopper. Some characteristic forenames: German Udo.
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How common is the last name Kloepper in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kloepper's popularity has seen a minor decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kloepper was ranked 63,141st and by 2010, it had slipped to 65,066th, marking a minimal descent of 3.05%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname slightly increased by 3.04%, from 296 in 2000 to 305 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 population also dropped by 9.09% to 0.1, indicating that while the total count increased, this increase did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #65,066 | -3.05% |
| Count | 296 | 305 | 3.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloepper
Discussing the ethnicity associated with the surname Kloepper, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a significant majority identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 93.92% and marginally decreased to 93.11% in 2010. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 49.73%, moving from 3.72% in 2000 to 5.57% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races either remained constant or the data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 93.11% | -0.86% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 5.57% | 49.73% |
| 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% |