Explore the Family Name Klyce
The meaning of Klyce
Americanized form of German Kleis.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Klyce in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Klyce saw a slight rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 67,317th, but by 2010 it had improved to 65,782nd, a 2.28% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 274 in 2000 to 301 in 2010, an increase of just under 10%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Klyce name per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #65,782 | 2.28% |
| Count | 274 | 301 | 9.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klyce
In terms of ethnicity, the 2000 and 2010 Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Klyce surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of Klyces identified as White, although this group experienced a 5.29% decrease from 63.14% in 2000 to 59.8% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Black increased by 9.03%, from 33.21% to 36.21%. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic, which made up 1.82% in 2000, was not registered in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.14% | 59.8% | -5.29% |
| Black | 33.21% | 36.21% | 9.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |