Explore the Family Name Klosek
The meaning of Klosek
Polish (also Kłosek): from a diminutive of Klos. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Marcin, Tomasz, Wojciech.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klosek in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Klosek has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Klosek was ranked as the 80,216th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 77,788th spot, marking a 3.03% jump in rank. The actual count of people with this surname also saw an increase of 11.82%, going from 220 in 2000 to 246 in 2010. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of the Klosek name remained steady at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #80,216 | #77,788 | 3.03% |
| Count | 220 | 246 | 11.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klosek
Looking at the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Klosek, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. In 2000, approximately 96.82% of Kloseks identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly to 94.31% by 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic from 0% in 2000 to 2.44% in 2010. There were no recorded Kloseks who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 94.31% | -2.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |