Explore the Family Name Kloosterman
The meaning of Kloosterman
Dutch: topographic name for someone living by or working in a monastery, from Middle Dutch kloestere + man ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Pieter, Gerrit.
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How common is the last name Kloosterman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kloosterman has seen a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 41,320th in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had jumped to 38,439th place, reflecting a growth rate of nearly 7%. The actual number of people bearing the name also increased during this period from 497 to 576, marking a rise of approximately 15.9%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase of about 11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,320 | #38,439 | 6.97% |
| Count | 497 | 576 | 15.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.2 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloosterman
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the Kloosterman surname identify as White. This group accounted for 98.39% of Kloostermans in 2000, although this figure dropped slightly to 93.40% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Kloostermans identifying as Hispanic jumped remarkably from 1.41% to 3.99%. Although small in number, there was also a new entry in 2010 with 1.56% of Kloostermans reporting they identified with two or more races. The census data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.39% | 93.4% | -5.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 3.99% | 182.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |