2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Klamfoth
A locational surname of German origin, derived from a specific place with that name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Klamfoth. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klamfoth 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Klamfoth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klamfoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klamfoth
The surname KLAMFOTH is believed to have originated in Germany during the late 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German words "klamm" meaning "narrow" and "foth" meaning "path" or "trail." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near a narrow path or trail, perhaps in a remote or isolated area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the KLAMFOTH surname can be found in church records from the town of Bautzen in eastern Germany, dating back to the late 1600s. It is likely that the name first emerged in this region and then spread to other parts of Germany over time.
Although the KLAMFOTH name does not appear in historical records as prominently as some other German surnames, there are a few notable individuals who bore this last name throughout history. One such person was Johann Friedrich KLAMFOTH, a German poet and writer who lived from 1768 to 1831. He is best known for his contributions to the literary movement known as Romanticism.
Another notable KLAMFOTH was Heinrich Wilhelm KLAMFOTH, a German artist and engraver who was born in 1802. He is particularly renowned for his detailed engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects.
In the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm KLAMFOTH gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the town of Glashütte, which is known for its long-standing tradition of watchmaking. His work helped to establish Glashütte as a center for the production of high-quality timepieces.
Moving into the 20th century, Karl KLAMFOTH was a German scientist who made significant contributions to the field of plant physiology. He conducted research on the growth and development of plants and published several influential papers on the subject.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that there was a notable German family with the surname KLAMFOTH who owned and operated a successful brewery in the town of Görlitz for several generations, beginning in the late 19th century.
While the KLAMFOTH name may not be as widespread or well-known as some other German surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klamfoth
Among Census respondents with the surname Klamfoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Klamfoth 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 Klamfoth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klamfoth
Klamfoth 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+10 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 791 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-3 bearers (-2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,445 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 791 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -3 bearers (-2.6%) | Down 3,445 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 Klamfoth 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 | #145,220 | #148,665 | -2.4% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klamfoth bearers went from 114 to 111 (-2.6% change). The surname moved down 3,445 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #148,665.
FAQ
Klamfoth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klamfoth?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Klamfoth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Klamfoth?
Klamfoth ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Klamfoth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Klamfoth.
Has Klamfoth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klamfoth went from 114 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Klamfoth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klamfoth, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Klamfoth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klamfoth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Hispanic (3.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Klamfoth (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 Klamfoth mean?
A locational surname of German origin, derived from a specific place with that 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 Klamfoth (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 share the surname Klamfoth?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.