Explore the Family Name Klosterman
The meaning of Klosterman
Americanized form of German Klostermann or Dutch Kloosterman.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klosterman in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klosterman saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 12,437th in frequency, but by 2010, it had dropped to 12,994th, representing a change of -4.48%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.23% during the same period, going from 2,289 in 2000 to 2,363 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by -5.88%, moving from 0.85 in 2000 to 0.8 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,437 | #12,994 | -4.48% |
| Count | 2,289 | 2,363 | 3.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.8 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klosterman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Klosterman surname showed notable changes in its distribution from 2000 to 2010, also according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the majority identified as White (96.70% in 2010, down 1.76% from 98.43% in 2000), there was significant growth in the proportion identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races. The percentage of people named Klosterman who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander jumped from 0.22% in 2000 to 0.63% in 2010, a change of 186.36%. Those identifying with two or more races increased from 0.52% in 2000 to 1.27% in 2010, marking a 144.23% increase. The Klosterman surname also saw an increase in Hispanic identification, rising from 0.48% in 2000 to 1.14% in 2010, a 137.50% change. There were no reported individuals with this surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 96.7% | -1.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.52% | 1.27% | 144.23% |
| Hispanic | 0.48% | 1.14% | 137.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.22% | 0.63% | 186.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |