Explore the Family Name Kluck
The meaning of Kluck
1. German (also Klück): variant of Gluck. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Polish or Czech Kluk.
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How common is the last name Kluck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kluck saw a slight downturn between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kluck was ranked as the 14,539th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had slipped to the 15,845th rank, marking an 8.98% decrease. During this period, the count of individuals with this surname also diminished by 2.29%, falling from 1880 to 1837. Furthermore, the proportion of the population with the surname Kluck per 100,000 people dropped by 11.43%, from 0.7 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,539 | #15,845 | -8.98% |
| Count | 1,880 | 1,837 | -2.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.62 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluck
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Kluck, again utilizing Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname Kluck identified as White, although the percentage decreased slightly from 98.4% in 2000 to 96.19% in 2010. Interestingly, both the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifications experienced growth during this period. The percentage of Klucks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 51.16%, from 0.43 to 0.65, and those identifying as Hispanic grew more significantly by 206.25%, up from 0.64 to 1.96. The number of Klucks identifying with two or more races also doubled, going from 0.48 to 0.98. Meanwhile, no persons with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.4% | 96.19% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.96% | 206.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.48% | 0.98% | 104.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0.65% | 51.16% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |