Explore the Family Name Klute
The meaning of Klute
Americanized form of German Kluth. Some characteristic forenames: German Ernst, Kurt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klute in the United States?
The surname Klute, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 45,909th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell slightly to 47,614th place, marking a 3.71% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname experienced a minor increase of 1.6%, going from 438 people in 2000 to 445 people in 2010. Despite this rise in absolute numbers, the proportion of people named Klute per 100,000 population decreased by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #47,614 | -3.71% |
| Count | 438 | 445 | 1.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klute
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts for individuals bearing the Klute surname. In 2000, nearly all (97.26%) identified as White, but by 2010, this proportion dropped to 95.06%. Simultaneously, instances of Klutes identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic emerged, accounting for 1.35% and 1.12% respectively in 2010; these categories had no representation in 2000. There was also a small emergence of those identifying with two or more races, making up 2.02% of Klutes in 2010 compared to none in 2000. The proportions of Klutes identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.26% | 95.06% | -2.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |