2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Kadletz
A surname of Czech or Bohemian origins related to fields or meadows.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Kadletz. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kadletz surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Kadletz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadletz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kadletz
The surname KADLETZ is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic, likely during the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Czech word "kadlec," which refers to a maker or seller of wooden vessels or containers, particularly barrels or casks. The name may also have connections to the German word "Kadel," meaning a small cask or barrel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KADLETZ can be found in the records of the town of Plzeň, located in the western Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. In a document dated 1387, a certain Jakub Kadletz is mentioned as a resident of the town, suggesting the name was already established in the area by that time.
During the 15th century, the name KADLETZ appeared in several historical documents related to the Hussite Wars, a series of religious conflicts that took place in Bohemia and surrounding regions. One notable figure from this period was Jan KADLETZ, a Hussite military leader who participated in the Battle of Vyšehrad in 1420.
In the 16th century, the KADLETZ surname was found in various records from the Kingdom of Bohemia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire at the time. One example is Václav KADLETZ, a craftsman and barrel maker who lived in the town of Kutná Hora in the late 1500s.
As the centuries progressed, the KADLETZ name spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. For instance, in the 18th century, a German-speaking branch of the family used the spelling "KADLITZ" in the region of Silesia, which now spans parts of Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
Notable individuals with the KADLETZ surname include:
1. Jan KADLETZ (c. 1390-1450), a Hussite military leader and a participant in the Battle of Vyšehrad.
2. Václav KADLETZ (c. 1560-1630), a renowned barrel maker and craftsman from Kutná Hora.
3. Josef KADLETZ (1812-1891), a Czech composer and organist from Prague.
4. Karel KADLETZ (1865-1928), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Alois KADLETZ (1876-1957), a Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities.
While the KADLETZ name has its roots in the Czech Republic, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with descendants bearing this surname found in various countries today.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kadletz
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadletz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Kadletz bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kadletz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 112
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kadletz
Kadletz appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+8 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,861 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-11 bearers (-8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 1,861 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.3%) | Down 12,262 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kadletz surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,047 | #141,309 | -9.5% |
| Count | 132 | 121 | -8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kadletz bearers went from 132 to 121 (-8.3% change). The surname moved down 12,262 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #141,309.
FAQ
Kadletz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kadletz?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Kadletz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Kadletz?
Kadletz ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Kadletz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kadletz.
Has Kadletz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kadletz went from 132 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Kadletz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kadletz, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.0%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kadletz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kadletz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Two or More Races (5.0%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kadletz (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kadletz mean?
A surname of Czech or Bohemian origins related to fields or meadows. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kadletz (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Kadletz?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Kadletz, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.