Explore the Family Name Kloke
The meaning of Kloke
North German: nickname from Middle Low German klōk ‘quick, clever, wily, skillful’. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kloke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Kloke ranked 77,472nd in 2000 and dipped slightly to 79,598th in 2010, marking a modest change of -2.74%. In absolute numbers, there were around 230 individuals with the Kloke surname in 2000, which grew by approximately 3.91% to 239 individuals in 2010. However, when calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of the Kloke surname saw a decrease of 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #79,598 | -2.74% |
| Count | 230 | 239 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloke
When reviewing the ethnic identity of those who bear the Kloke surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority identified as White, accounting for 97.83% in 2000 and 96.65% in 2010. This indicates a minor decline of 1.21% over the decade. The Kloke surname was also found within the Hispanic community at a rate of 2.17% in 2000, increasing noticeably by 54.38% to 3.35% in 2010. No individuals with the Kloke surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 96.65% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 3.35% | 54.38% |
| 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% |