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

Klawitter, 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 Klawitter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klawitter in America

Klawitter is the 20165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klawitter surname appeared 1,323 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 Klawitter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klawitter 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 Klawitter

The surname KLAWITTER is of German origin, believed to have originated in the region of Mecklenburg in northern Germany around the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Low German word "klau," meaning "claw" or "paw," and the suffix "-witter," suggesting a person who worked with claws or paws, possibly in a trade such as tanning or furriery.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KLAWITTER name can be found in the church records of the town of Grevesmühlen, Mecklenburg, dating back to the late 16th century. The name was also documented in the nearby town of Schönberg in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the KLAWITTER surname began to spread beyond Mecklenburg, with some records indicating the presence of individuals with this name in the neighboring regions of Brandenburg and Pomerania. The name's association with occupations involving animal hides or furs may have facilitated its dissemination as people moved for trade or employment opportunities.

Historically notable individuals with the KLAWITTER surname include Johannes KLAWITTER (1592-1670), a merchant and prominent citizen of Grevesmühlen, who served as a town councilor and was involved in various civic affairs. Another notable figure was Christoph KLAWITTER (1678-1742), a Lutheran pastor and theologian who served in the town of Wittenburg, Brandenburg.

In the 19th century, Johann Friedrich KLAWITTER (1810-1876), a farmer and landowner from the village of Groß Upahl in Mecklenburg, gained recognition for his innovative agricultural practices and contributions to the local community. Additionally, Carl KLAWITTER (1845-1918), born in the town of Schönberg, was a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities across Germany.

Towards the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as immigration from Germany to other parts of the world increased, the KLAWITTER name began to spread further. One example is August KLAWITTER (1875-1942), a German-American engineer and inventor who immigrated to the United States and obtained several patents for his innovations in the field of automotive engineering.

While the KLAWITTER surname is relatively uncommon, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in the northern German region of Mecklenburg, where it emerged as a name associated with occupations involving animal hides and furs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klawitter

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

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 Klawitter 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 Klawitter 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 Klawitter was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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