Explore the Family Name Kluska
The meaning of Kluska
Polish, Jewish (from Poland), and German: from Polish kluska ‘dumpling’, a nickname for a thick-set, rotund person. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jozef, Ryszard.
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How common is the last name Kluska in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Kluska" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kluska ranked 67,113 in popularity with an American count of 275 individuals bearing the name, a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 of the U.S. population. However, by 2010, the rank had fallen to 71,886 with the count slightly dropping to 271, representing a proportional decrease to 0.09 per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -7.11 in rank and a -1.45 decrease in the count of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #71,886 | -7.11% |
| Count | 275 | 271 | -1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluska
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Kluska", data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of people with the surname identify as white - 97.45% in 2000 which decreased slightly to 95.57% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years. There was, however, a new emergence of Hispanic affiliation which accounted for 3.69% in 2010, a figure that did not exist in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.45% | 95.57% | -1.93% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.69% | 0% |
| 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% |