Explore the Family Name Kloesel
The meaning of Kloesel
German (Klösel): from a pet form of Kloss, a medieval short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas). Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Kloesel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Kloesel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Kloesel surname ranked 70,906 in popularity with 257 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 77,264 with only 248 individuals holding the surname, marking a decline of 3.5% over ten years. The proportion of people with the Kloesel surname per 100,000 also fell by 20% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,906 | #77,264 | -8.97% |
| Count | 257 | 248 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloesel
Regarding ethnic identity, the census data reveals that the vast majority of those with the Kloesel surname identify as white. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.11%, with no representation from other ethnic groups. However, by 2010, there was a slight diversification within the Kloesel surname bearers. While white still held a significant majority at 93.95%, a small percentage (3.63%) identified as Hispanic, and an even smaller percentage (2.02%) represented two or more races. There was no change in representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 93.95% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |