Explore the Family Name Kluz
The meaning of Kluz
Polish: derivative of Old Polish kluza ‘shutter’, a nickname for someone who was in jail. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Czeslawa, Leszek.
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How common is the last name Kluz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Kluz has seen a small increase over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Kluz was ranked as the 59,611th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen slightly to the 58,042nd position, reflecting a change of 2.63%. The total count of individuals carrying the surname also increased from 317 to 350 over the same period, indicating an overall growth rate of 10.41%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12, showing that the name's prevalence relative to the total population hasn't changed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #58,042 | 2.63% |
| Count | 317 | 350 | 10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kluz
As far as ethnic identity is concerned, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Kluz surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity. There was a marginal increase of 0.14% in this ethnicity from 2000 to 2010, resulting in 95.71% of Kluz being White in 2010. The number of Hispanics with the surname also rose slightly from 3.79% in 2000 to 4% in 2010, marking a change of 5.54%. However, no individuals identified themselves as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Furthermore, there were no reports of individuals identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races under the Kluz surname in the considered time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.58% | 95.71% | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 4% | 5.54% |
| 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% |