Explore the Family Name Klukas
The meaning of Klukas
Polish and German (from Poland): derivative of Polish kluk, kluka ‘hook, something hooked, curved’ (see Kluk) or verb klukać ‘to cluck, to cackle’. Alternatively, it can be an unflattering nickname of Lithuanian origin (from Lithuanian klukius ‘foolish man’, or possibly from kliukis ‘chatterer, blabberer’), since the biggest concentration of this rare surname occurs in Lidzbark Warmiński County of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship in northern Poland. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Berthold, Otto.
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How common is the last name Klukas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Klukas saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 51,352nd most popular surname in America, but by 2010 it had dropped to 55,841st. The number of individuals carrying this surname also decreased slightly, from 381 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, representing a change of -3.67%. This reduction is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which fell from 0.14 to 0.12, marking a drop of 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,352 | #55,841 | -8.74% |
| Count | 381 | 367 | -3.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klukas
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klukas, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 95.01% to 94.01%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either year. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased from 2.62% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010. Interestingly, in 2010, some individuals identified with two or more races, a category that wasn't represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.01% | 94.01% | -1.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.62% | 3% | 14.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |