Explore the Family Name Van Kley
The meaning of Van Kley
Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Van Kleij or Van Klei, habitational names for someone from Klei, a place in South Holland. Some characteristic forenames: Dutch Gerrit, Cornie.
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How common is the last name Van Kley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Van Kley has seen a slight change in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th among US surnames with 313 individuals carrying this name, representing approximately 0.12 out of every 100,000 people. A decade later, although the count increased to 329 individuals, the rank dropped slightly to 61,123rd and the proportion also decreased to 0.11 per 100,000 people, indicating a decrease in popularity by 1.48% and a growth rate of 5.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #61,123 | -1.48% |
| Count | 313 | 329 | 5.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Van Kley
When referring to the ethnicity associated with the Van Kley surname, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnic identity. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.08% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 99.39% by 2010. People of two or more races made up 1.60% of the Van Kley surname bearers in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Van Kley surname bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.08% | 99.39% | 1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |