Explore the Family Name Klostermann
The meaning of Klostermann
German: occupational name for a servant in a monastery or for a lay member of a monastic community, from Middle High German klōster ‘monastery or convent’ (see Kloster) + man ‘man’. The surname may also have denoted someone who farmed land belonging to a monastery and who paid rent in the form of provisions for the monks. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Heinz, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Klostermann in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Klostermann saw a minor increase between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Klostermann was the 35,757th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 35,096th position – an upward shift of 1.85%. The count, or number of people with the Klostermann surname, also increased during this time frame. There were 594 individuals with the surname Klostermann in 2000, and this number grew to 642 by 2010, an increase of 8.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,757 | #35,096 | 1.85% |
| Count | 594 | 642 | 8.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klostermann
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity associated with the Klostermann surname, there were few changes observed between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a small decrease in this percentage from 98.82% in 2000 to 97.66% in 2010. The Hispanic category saw an increase from 0 to 1.25% over the same period. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of individuals identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.82% | 97.66% | -1.17% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.25% | 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% |