Explore the Family Name Kludt
The meaning of Kludt
German: probably from Middle Low German klūte ‘lump, clod’, a nickname for a loutish or clumsy person. Compare Kloth.
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How common is the last name Kludt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Kludt saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this name rose from 49,563 in 2000 to 49,087 in 2010, marking an upwards change of 0.96%. Similarly, the count of people carrying this surname also increased by 7.79% during the same period, growing from 398 to 429. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Kludt per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,563 | #49,087 | 0.96% |
| Count | 398 | 429 | 7.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kludt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Kludt surname. In 2000, 97.24% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure slightly dropped to 95.80% in 2010. Hispanic representation among those bearing this surname modestly grew from 1.51% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010. There were no changes reported for other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, either because they remained at 0% or the data was suppressed (S) for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.8% | -1.48% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 1.63% | 7.95% |
| 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% |