Explore the Family Name Kluever
The meaning of Kluever
German (Klüver): see Kluver. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerda, Guenter, Kurt, Lorenz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Kluever in the United States?
The surname Kluever saw a slight shift in popularity according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 40,465th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 41,426th position, marking a decrease of 2.37%. However, the census also showed that the count of individuals with this surname actually increased by 3.14% in the same period, moving from 509 in 2000 to 525 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by 5.26%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, its overall share among all surnames declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #41,426 | -2.37% |
| Count | 509 | 525 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluever
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census for the Kluever surname highlights a predominantly White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.62% of those with the Kluever surname identified as White. By 2010, however, this percentage had decreased slightly to 96%. This shift was accompanied by some growth in diversity among those carrying the surname. In 2010, 1.71% identified with two or more races and another 1.33% identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.62% | 96% | -2.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.71% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |