Explore the Family Name Kluger
The meaning of Kluger
1. German (Klüger): nickname meaning ‘(the) refined one, (the) clever one’, from an inflected form of Middle High German kluoc (see Kluge). 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname from an inflected form of German and Yiddish klug ‘clever, wise’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Fritz, Bernhard, Horst, Markus, Otto, Willi. Jewish Avi.
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How common is the last name Kluger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Kluger has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,444th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 41,501st place, marking a 5.21% decline. The total count of individuals carrying this surname also marginally decreased from 525 to 524 during this period. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Kluger per 100,000 residents dropped by 5.26%, standing at 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,444 | #41,501 | -5.21% |
| Count | 525 | 524 | -0.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluger
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of people with the Kluger surname identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 96.95% of all Klugers, decreasing slightly to 95.99% in 2010. There was a minimal presence of Klugers who identified as Hispanic, increasing from 2.10% in 2000 to 2.48% in 2010. However, there were no individuals with the Kluger surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 95.99% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.48% | 18.1% |
| 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% |