2000
#76,700
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 233
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Klausmeyer
A German surname potentially derived from "Klaus", meaning "enclosure", combined with "Meyer", meaning a leaseholder or overseer of an estate.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 288 Americans carry the last name Klausmeyer. That puts it at #81,311 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,190,119 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klausmeyer 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
288
1 in 1,190,119
Census rank
#81,311
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
251
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 251 bearers of the surname Klausmeyer in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 81311th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klausmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klausmeyer
The surname KLAUSMEYER originates from Germany, likely emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the German words "Klaus" and "Meier," with "Klaus" being a variant of the name "Nicholas" and "Meier" meaning a bailiff or steward of a manor or farm.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Germany. Some historical records suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or management on agricultural estates or villages.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans KLAUSMEYER, a farmer and landowner who lived in the region of Saxony in the late 15th century. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it gradually spread to other parts of Germany.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes KLAUSMEYER was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Hamburg. He was instrumental in establishing trade routes between Germany and the Baltic region, contributing to the city's economic prosperity.
During the 17th century, the KLAUSMEYER name appeared in various church records and official documents in regions such as Bavaria and Württemberg. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich KLAUSMEYER, a respected theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious matters.
In the 18th century, a military officer named Otto KLAUSMEYER gained recognition for his service in the Prussian army during the Seven Years' War. He was commended for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
Another significant figure was Emilie KLAUSMEYER, a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in the 19th century. Born in 1832, she established several schools for girls and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.
While the surname KLAUSMEYER is most commonly associated with Germany, it has also been documented in other European countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange throughout history. However, its roots can be traced back to the German language and the historical roles associated with its meaning.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klausmeyer
Among Census respondents with the surname Klausmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Klausmeyer 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 Klausmeyer surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 234
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 9
- Two or more races2.8% · 7
- Black or African American0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klausmeyer
Klausmeyer 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
#80,131
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 237
+4 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 3,431 places
2020
#81,311
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 251
+14 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.08
Rank movement Down 1,180 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #76,700 | 233 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #80,131 | 237 | 0.08 | +4 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 3,431 places |
| 2020 | #81,311 | 251 | 0.08 | +14 bearers (+5.9%) | Down 1,180 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 Klausmeyer 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 | #80,131 | #81,311 | -1.5% |
| Count | 237 | 251 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 5.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klausmeyer bearers went from 237 to 251 (+5.9% change). The surname moved down 1,180 positions in the national ranking, going from #80,131 to #81,311.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Klausmeyer
FAQ
Klausmeyer surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klausmeyer?
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the surname Klausmeyer. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,190,119 residents.
How common is Klausmeyer?
Klausmeyer ranks #81,311 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.08 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 251 people with the surname Klausmeyer. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (288), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.08 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 Klausmeyer.
Has Klausmeyer become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klausmeyer went from 237 recorded bearers to 251. That is an increase of 14 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #80,131 to #81,311.
What does the Census say about the background of Klausmeyer?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klausmeyer, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Klausmeyer in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (234 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klausmeyer appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Klausmeyer (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 Klausmeyer mean?
A German surname potentially derived from "Klaus", meaning "enclosure", combined with "Meyer", meaning a leaseholder or overseer of an estate. 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 Klausmeyer (0.08 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 Americans have the surname Klausmeyer?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.