Explore the Family Name Kloer
The meaning of Kloer
German (mainly Klör): from a derivative of the medieval personal name Hilarius (see Hillary). Compare Cloer.
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How common is the last name Kloer in the United States?
The Kloer surname, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 104,257th most common surname, but by 2010, it had improved to the 98,982nd position, indicating a positive change of 5.06 percent. In terms of actual count, the number of individuals carrying the Kloer surname also rose from 159 to 183 during this period, an upward shift of 15.09 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of the Kloer surname per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #98,982 | 5.06% |
| Count | 159 | 183 | 15.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloer
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Kloer surname identify as White. The percentage of those identifying as White increased from 86.79 percent in 2000 to 90.71 percent in 2010, a change of 4.52 percent. The Hispanic representation within the Kloer surname bearers also saw a substantial growth of 15.90 percent, increasing from 5.66 percent in 2000 to 6.56 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no Kloer individuals who identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped from 6.29 percent in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.79% | 90.71% | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 5.66% | 6.56% | 15.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.29% | 0% | 0% |