Explore the Family Name Klym
The meaning of Klym
Ukrainian and Rusyn: from a vernacular form of the personal name Klyment, from Latin Clemens (see Clement). Compare Klim.
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How common is the last name Klym in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Klym saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 51,680th most common surname in the United States, moving up to the 50,771st position in 2010, indicating an improvement by 1.76%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 378 in 2000 to 411 in 2010, marking an 8.73% growth. However, the proportion per 100k people remained static at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #50,771 | 1.76% |
| Count | 378 | 411 | 8.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Klym
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Klym, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals nearly exclusive ties to the White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.68% of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure slightly decreased to 96.59% in 2010. There was a small emergence of Hispanic identification with the name, which wasn't present in 2000 but accounted for 1.46% in 2010. No individuals with the Klym surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 96.59% | -2.12% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| 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% |