Explore the Family Name Klopp
The meaning of Klopp
German: 1. habitational name from a place called Kloppe. 2. short form of any of the compound names formed with Klopp- or Klopf-, from Middle Low German klopper ‘clapper, bobbin, hammer’. 3. from the medieval personal name Chlodobert.
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How common is the last name Klopp in the United States?
The surname Klopp, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,249th most common surname and had slightly over 2,112 occurrences. By 2010, it had dropped to the 14,419th position with 2,073 counts, marking a decrease of 1.85%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased by 10.26% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,249 | #14,419 | -8.83% |
| Count | 2,112 | 2,073 | -1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.7 | -10.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klopp
Ethnically, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the Klopp families identified as White, accounting for 97.92% in 2000 and 95.75% in 2010. The percentage change of -2.22 suggests a slight decrease. However, the Hispanic identity experienced a substantial increase from 0.71% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, which translates to a 205.63% rise. There was also a minor increase in individuals claiming two or more races from 0.95% to 0.96% during the same period. Interestingly, some people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, while there were none in 2000. Meanwhile, no one identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.92% | 95.75% | -2.22% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 2.17% | 205.63% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 0.96% | 1.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |