Explore the Family Name Klossner
The meaning of Klossner
German: variant of Klausner. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Erwin, Fritz.
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How common is the last name Klossner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klossner has slightly decreased in the United States over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 37,534th and by 2010, it had fallen to the 39,419th position. This is a decline of approximately 5.02%. However, the count of people with this surname remained consistent at 558 individuals between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of people with the surname Klossner per 100,000 population also declined from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010, marking a decrease of around 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,534 | #39,419 | -5.02% |
| Count | 558 | 558 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klossner
In terms of ethnicity, the surname Klossner demonstrated a predominantly white ethnic identity based on the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 97.85% of Klossners identified as white, though this percentage slightly dropped to 96.24% by 2010. The presence of Hispanic ethnicity within this surname group increased significantly from 1.25% in 2000 to 2.33% in 2010, showing an 86.40% rise. Meanwhile, no Klossners identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.24% | -1.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.33% | 86.4% |
| 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% |