Explore the Family Name Kluver
The meaning of Kluver
German (Klüver): from an agent derivative of Kluven ‘split wooden block’ (related to Middle Low German kluven ‘to split or cleave’), hence an occupational name for an official whose responsibilities included putting prisoners into the stocks. Compare Cluver and Kluever.
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How common is the last name Kluver in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Kluver surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Kluver was ranked as the 25,775th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 25,459th spot, marking a 1.23% rise in rank. The total count of people with this surname also grew from 897 to 971, indicating an 8.25% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.33, suggesting that the overall growth rate of the population was about the same as the increase in the number of people named Kluver.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,459 | 1.23% |
| Count | 897 | 971 | 8.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluver
When examining the ethnic identity of those with the Kluver surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Kluvers identified as White, making up 95.76% of the group in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 94.95% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. The percentage of Kluvers identifying with two or more ethnicities fell from 2.01% to 1.54%. However, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 1.23% to 2.37%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also Kluvers who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which was not the case in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.76% | 94.95% | -0.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.37% | 92.68% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.54% | -23.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.62% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |