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

Kleinberg, 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 Kleinberg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kleinberg in America

Kleinberg is the 24802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kleinberg surname appeared 1,004 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 Kleinberg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kleinberg 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 Kleinberg

The surname Kleinberg originated in Germany, likely during the late medieval period or early modern era. It is a compound name derived from the German words "klein," meaning small, and "berg," meaning mountain or hill. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived near a small hill or a location known for its modest elevations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kleinberg surname can be traced back to the 16th century. In a 1587 church record from the town of Neustadt an der Weinstraße in modern-day Rhineland-Palatinate, a certain Hans Kleinberg is mentioned as a resident.

The name Kleinberg has also appeared in historical documents related to the region of Silesia, which today spans parts of Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In a 1628 tax record from the town of Breslau (now Wrocław, Poland), a Friedrich Kleinberg is listed as a landowner.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, various spellings of the name can be found in records across Central Europe, such as Kleinberger, Kleynberg, and Klainberg. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistent nature of historical record-keeping.

One notable historical figure with the surname Kleinberg was Johann Kleinberg (1675-1748), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics. He was a member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences and published several influential works on astronomy.

Another individual of note was Jacob Kleinberg (1804-1878), a German-born industrialist and entrepreneur who founded one of the earliest textile factories in the city of Łódź, which was then part of the Russian Empire. He played a crucial role in the development of the city's thriving textile industry.

In the 19th century, the Kleinberg surname also appeared in records from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. For example, a certain Franz Kleinberg (1832-1901) was a prominent lawyer and legal scholar based in Vienna, Austria.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many individuals with the surname Kleinberg immigrated to the United States and other parts of the world, seeking new opportunities and fleeing political turmoil in Europe. One such individual was Max Kleinberg (1877-1952), a Russian-born artist and illustrator who settled in New York City and became known for his vibrant depictions of urban life.

Another notable figure was Ida Kleinberg (1890-1976), a German-born social worker and activist who dedicated her life to advocating for children's rights and improving conditions in orphanages and foster care systems. She worked tirelessly to reform social welfare policies in the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kleinberg

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

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

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