Explore the Family Name Kloth
The meaning of Kloth
North German: from Middle Low German klōt ‘clump’, probably a nickname for a fat and clumsy person. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Friedrich, Hans, Heinz, Kurt, Rainer, Reiner, Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Kloth in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kloth" has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 32,782 in 2000, it fell to 33,241 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 1.4%. However, the number of people carrying this surname has increased marginally over the same period, from 660 to 688, marking a 4.24% growth. The proportion per 100,000 also experienced a slight drop of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #33,241 | -1.4% |
| Count | 660 | 688 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kloth
Regarding ethnicity associated with the surname "Kloth", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifies as White, with an increase from 92.12% in 2000 to 92.59% in 2010. The second largest group is Asian/Pacific Islanders, making up 3.64% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 3.78% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant decrease from 1.97% to 1.31%, while the Hispanic percentage dropped slightly from 1.82% to 1.74%. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.12% | 92.59% | 0.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.64% | 3.78% | 3.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.74% | -4.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.97% | 1.31% | -33.5% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |