Explore the Family Name Klose
The meaning of Klose
German: from Klose, mainly a Silesian short form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Klos and Nicholas). Compare Close. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Gerhard, Dieter, Heinz, Erwin, Gerd, Guenter, Gunther, Kurt, Rudi, Ute.
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How common is the last name Klose in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klose was ranked 17,791 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 18,694 in 2010. The number of people carrying this surname also saw a marginal increase from 1,451 in 2000 to 1,470 in 2010, which signifies a growth rate of 1.31%. However, the proportion of the surname Klose per 100,000 people decreased by 7.41%, from 0.54 in 2000 to 0.5 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,791 | #18,694 | -5.08% |
| Count | 1,451 | 1,470 | 1.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.5 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klose
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the surname Klose identified as White, with percentages remaining steady at around 95.10%. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 1.38% in 2000 to 2.04% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those representing two or more races saw a slight decrease over the decade. The categories for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.11% | 95.1% | -0.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 2.04% | 47.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 1.7% | -5.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 0.54% | -1.82% |
| Black | 0.69% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.48% | 0% | 0% |