Explore the Family Name Klusmeyer
The meaning of Klusmeyer
North German: distinguishing name denoting a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose farm was situated near a hermit’s cell or a narrow passageway (see Klus 3). Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Dietrich.
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How common is the last name Klusmeyer in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klusmeyer was ranked 71,372 in 2000 and increased slightly to 72,771 in 2010. This slight change represented a decrease of about 1.96 percent in popularity over the decade. In terms of count, however, there was a small increase of 4.71 percent, from 255 individuals with the surname Klusmeyer in 2000 to 267 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #72,771 | -1.96% |
| Count | 255 | 267 | 4.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klusmeyer
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Klusmeyer surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 98.04 percent to 96.25 percent. The percentage of people identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly from 1.96 percent to 1.87 percent. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Two or More Races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.04% | 96.25% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.87% | -4.59% |
| 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% |