Explore the Family Name Klopfenstein
The meaning of Klopfenstein
German: occupational name for a quarryman or stone mason, from klopfen ‘(to) strike or knock’ + Stein ‘stone’, literally ‘strike the stone’.
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How common is the last name Klopfenstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klopfenstein has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 17,377, but by 2010, it fell to 17,541, marking a marginal dip of about 0.94%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals carrying this surname increased by 7.08% over the same period, growing from 1,498 to 1,604. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight decline of 3.57%, moving from 0.56 to 0.54.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,377 | #17,541 | -0.94% |
| Count | 1,498 | 1,604 | 7.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.54 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klopfenstein
In terms of ethnicity, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with the Klopfenstein surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with little change at 96.13% and 96.07% respectively. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw the most significant increase, rising from 0.47% to 1.31%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as part of two or more races decreased by 41.11%, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category dropped by 48.33%. The Hispanic group also experienced a minor decrease of 6%, while the Black category made a modest appearance in 2010, after being suppressed in the 2000 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.13% | 96.07% | -0.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.47% | 1.31% | 178.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.06% | -41.11% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0.94% | -6% |
| Black | 0% | 0.31% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.6% | 0.31% | -48.33% |