Explore the Family Name Klus
The meaning of Klus
1. Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Mikołaj, Polish form of Nicholas. Compare Klos. 2. Polish (Kłus): nickname from kłus ‘trot’, kłusak ‘trotter’. 3. North German: topographic name from Middle Low German kluse ‘monk’s cell, narrow passage’. Compare Klausner. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Wladyslawa.
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How common is the last name Klus in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the Klus surname has seen modest growth in the United States between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of the name climbed from 40,761 in 2000 to 40,144 in 2010, indicating a rise in frequency by 1.51%. Additionally, the count of people bearing the Klus surname increased by 8.12% during this period, growing from 505 to 546. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #40,144 | 1.51% |
| Count | 505 | 546 | 8.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klus
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Klus surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.25% of all Klus surnames, increasing slightly to 95.79% in 2010. The share of those identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, rising from 2.97% in 2000 to 3.11% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Klus surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying as two or more races, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 95.79% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 2.97% | 3.11% | 4.71% |
| 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% |