Explore the Family Name Klopf
The meaning of Klopf
German (also Klöpf): metonymic occupational name from a noun derivative of Middle High German klopfen ‘to pound, bang, or hammer’ (see Klopfer).
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How common is the last name Klopf in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klopf moderately fluctuated in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 49,767th most popular surname, slightly dropping to 50,362nd in 2010—a subtle decrease of 1.2% over the decade. However, the actual count of people with the Klopf surname increased during this period from 396 to 415, marking a growth rate of 4.8%. The proportion of individuals named Klopf per 100,000 people decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,767 | #50,362 | -1.2% |
| Count | 396 | 415 | 4.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klopf
In terms of ethnic identity, the Klopf surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.45% identified as White, which slightly decreased to 94.46% in 2010. There was a marginal representation of Hispanic ethnicity within the Klopf surname bearers, standing at 2.78% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 2.65% in 2010. Notably, there was no representation of the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either census year. However, a small percentage (1.20%) identified with two or more races in 2010, which was not recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.45% | 94.46% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 2.65% | -4.68% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |