Explore the Family Name Klunder
The meaning of Klunder
1. German (Klünder) and Dutch: nickname for a loud person or a trouble maker, from a noun derivative of Middle Low German klunderen ‘to make noise’, Middle Dutch clonen, cleunen ‘clapping, snapping’. Compare Kluender. 2. German: perhaps a nickname for a small or dirty person, from Low German klunter ‘small lump of dirt’. Alternatively, a cognate of 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Wilhelm, Ewald, Hans, Otto.
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How common is the last name Klunder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klunder has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,666 with a count of 596 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 35,203, and the total count of people with this surname increased to 640, marking a growth rate of 7.38%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #35,203 | 1.3% |
| Count | 596 | 640 | 7.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klunder
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klunder. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with figures standing at 95.64% and 95.47% respectively. The percentage identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased slightly from 1.68% to 1.56%. Interestingly, there was a change in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which was not represented in 2000 but accounted for 0.78% in 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a significant drop of around 25.60%, falling from 1.68% to 1.25%. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.64% | 95.47% | -0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.56% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.68% | 1.25% | -25.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |