Explore the Family Name Klutz
The meaning of Klutz
1. German (Klütz): habitational name from a place near Wismar named Klutz. 2. German: variant of Klotz.
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How common is the last name Klutz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klutz saw a decline from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Klutz ranked 39,824th in popularity with a count of 519, or a proportion of 0.19 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, it had dropped to rank 47,429, with only 447 bearers left, reflecting a decrease of 13.87% in its count and bringing its proportion down to 0.15 per 100,000 people. The change in rank over that decade was marked by a decline of 19.1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,824 | #47,429 | -19.1% |
| Count | 519 | 447 | -13.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.15 | -21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klutz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Klutz also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals carrying the Klutz surname identified as white (90.94%), followed by black (6.17%) and Hispanic (1.16%). There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, though still predominantly carried by white individuals (88.14%), the surname saw a notable increase among those identifying as two or more races (from 0 to 1.79%). Additionally, there was a slight increase in the percentage of Klutzes who identified as Hispanic (1.34%) and black (6.94%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.94% | 88.14% | -3.08% |
| Black | 6.17% | 6.94% | 12.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.34% | 15.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |