2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Klakamp
A surname derived from a geographic location or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Klakamp. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klakamp 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Klakamp in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klakamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klakamp
The surname Klakamp is believed to have originated in the Dutch province of Friesland, dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Frisian words "kla," meaning "clay" or "mud," and "kamp," which translates to "field" or "enclosure." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived or worked in areas with clay or muddy soil.
One of the earliest known references to the name Klakamp can be found in a historical document from the city of Leeuwarden, where a farmer named Pieter Klakamp was mentioned in 1587. This record indicates that the surname was already in use during that period in the Friesland region.
Historical records also reveal the presence of the Klakamp name in the nearby town of Harlingen, where a merchant named Dirk Klakamp was documented in 1642. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial agricultural roots and was being adopted by individuals in various professions.
In the late 17th century, the Klakamp surname appeared in the town of Dokkum, with the birth of a notable figure named Joost Klakamp in 1676. Joost Klakamp was a prominent scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy and ethics.
Another notable individual bearing the Klakamp surname was Sytske Klakamp, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the city of Franeker during the early 18th century. Her collection of poetry, published in 1724, was highly acclaimed and contributed to the cultural legacy of Friesland.
As the years progressed, the Klakamp surname continued to be found in various parts of the Netherlands, with variations in spelling such as Klakamp, Klakkamp, and Klakkampen. In the 19th century, a notable figure named Gerben Klakamp (1812-1887) gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist in the city of Groningen.
While the Klakamp surname originated and maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands, particularly in the northern province of Friesland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its roots and historical significance can be traced back to the clay and muddy fields of Friesland, where the name first emerged.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klakamp
Among Census respondents with the surname Klakamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Klakamp 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 Klakamp surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.3% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- Black or African American3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klakamp
Klakamp 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
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
-2 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,840 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-8 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,558 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.6%) | Down 9,840 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 9,558 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 Klakamp 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 | #134,712 | #144,270 | -7.1% |
| Count | 125 | 117 | -6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klakamp bearers went from 125 to 117 (-6.4% change). The surname moved down 9,558 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #144,270.
FAQ
Klakamp surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klakamp?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Klakamp. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Klakamp?
Klakamp ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Klakamp. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Klakamp.
Has Klakamp become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klakamp went from 125 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Klakamp?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klakamp, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Black (3.4%). 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 Klakamp in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klakamp appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.3%), Hispanic (6.8%), Black (3.4%). 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 Klakamp (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 Klakamp mean?
A surname derived from a geographic location or place name. 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 Klakamp (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 many people have the last name Klakamp?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Klakamp on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.