2000
#107,565
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 153
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.06
Very Rare Last name
Klatka
A surname derived from the Polish word "klatka" meaning cage or coop.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 187 Americans carry the last name Klatka. That puts it at #114,090 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,832,911 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klatka 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
187
1 in 1,832,911
Census rank
#114,090
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
163
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 163 bearers of the surname Klatka in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114090th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klatka, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klatka
The surname KLATKA originated in Poland, with its roots dating back to the medieval era. The name is derived from the Polish word "klatka," which translates to "cage" or "coop." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been involved in occupations related to bird or animal keeping, such as poultry farming or aviculture.
The earliest recorded instances of the KLATKA surname can be traced back to historical documents and records from the 15th and 16th centuries in various regions of Poland. One notable mention is found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of governmental records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which includes references to individuals bearing the KLATKA name during the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the KLATKA surname appeared in the parish records of the town of Biecz, located in the Lesser Poland region. This indicates that the name was well-established and had spread across different parts of the country by that time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the KLATKA surname was Jan KLATKA, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Zareby, near Poznan, in the late 16th century. Another notable figure was Marcin KLATKA, a respected craftsman and woodcarver from Krakow, who was active in the early 17th century and contributed to the decorative elements of several churches in the region.
In the 18th century, the KLATKA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Stanislaw KLATKA (1720-1789), a renowned painter and portraitist who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Poland.
Another prominent individual bearing the KLATKA surname was Józef KLATKA (1815-1891), a Polish writer, journalist, and social activist. He played a significant role in promoting Polish literature and culture during the turbulent times of the 19th century.
The KLATKA surname has also been carried by notable figures in more recent history, such as Kazimierz KLATKA (1903-1980), a highly regarded Polish sculptor and artist who specialized in creating monumental works in stone and bronze.
While the KLATKA surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of Poland.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klatka
Among Census respondents with the surname Klatka, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Klatka 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 Klatka surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.2% · 147
- American Indian and Alaska Native5.5% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klatka
Klatka 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
#103,181
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 174
+21 bearers (+13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 4,384 places
2020
#114,090
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 163
-11 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 10,909 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #107,565 | 153 | 0.06 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #103,181 | 174 | 0.06 | +21 bearers (+13.7%) | Up 4,384 places |
| 2020 | #114,090 | 163 | 0.05 | -11 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 10,909 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 Klatka 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 | #103,181 | #114,090 | -10.6% |
| Count | 174 | 163 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -9.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klatka bearers went from 174 to 163 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 10,909 positions in the national ranking, going from #103,181 to #114,090.
FAQ
Klatka surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klatka?
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the surname Klatka. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,832,911 residents.
How common is Klatka?
Klatka ranks #114,090 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 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 163 people with the surname Klatka. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (187), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 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 Klatka.
Has Klatka become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klatka went from 174 recorded bearers to 163. That is a decrease of 11 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #103,181 to #114,090.
What does the Census say about the background of Klatka?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klatka, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Klatka in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.2% (147 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klatka appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (5.5%), Two or More Races (2.5%). 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 Klatka (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 Klatka mean?
A surname derived from the Polish word "klatka" meaning cage or coop. 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 Klatka (0.05 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 surname Klatka?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.