Find out how popular the last name Klauke is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Klauke.

Klauke, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Klauke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klauke in America

Klauke is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klauke surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Klauke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klauke to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Klauke

The surname Klauke is of German origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Low German word "klok," meaning "wise" or "clever." It may have also been derived from the Middle Low German word "kloken," which means "to call" or "to summon."

The Klauke surname is primarily associated with the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the states of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. Historical records indicate that the name was prominent in areas around the city of Hamburg and the surrounding regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Klauke surname can be found in the parish records of St. Michaelis in Hamburg, where a Johann Klauke was listed in 1567. Another early record comes from the town of Buxtehude, where a Hinrich Klauke was mentioned in a local document from 1584.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Klauke surname appeared in various records across northern Germany. Notable individuals with this surname include Johann Klauke (1619-1688), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Bremen, and Catharina Klauke (1678-1744), a respected midwife in the town of Stade.

In the 19th century, the Klauke surname gained further recognition with the birth of Wilhelm Klauke (1834-1912), a German engineer and industrialist who founded the Klauke company, a leading manufacturer of cable accessories and tools. Wilhelm Klauke's innovative contributions to the electrical industry played a significant role in the development of modern electrical systems.

Another notable figure was Heinrich Klauke (1825-1903), a German philosopher and educator who served as the headmaster of several prestigious schools in Hamburg and Berlin. His writings on educational reform and moral philosophy were widely respected during his time.

As the Klauke surname spread across Germany and beyond, it also appeared in various place names and locations. For example, there is a small village called Klauke in the district of Stade, Lower Saxony, which may have derived its name from early settlers with the Klauke surname.

Over the centuries, the Klauke surname has maintained a presence in German-speaking regions, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Klauck, Klaucke, and Klaukien. While the name's origins can be traced back to the 16th century, its historical significance continues to be reflected in the accomplishments of individuals who have carried this surname throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klauke

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Klauke.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Klauke was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Klauke has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Klauke was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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