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

Klekotka, 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 Klekotka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klekotka in America

Klekotka is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klekotka surname appeared 187 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 Klekotka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klekotka 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 Klekotka

The surname Klekotka has its origins in Poland, dating back to the late medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "klekot," which means "rattling" or "clattering." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who made a rattling or clattering sound, perhaps related to their occupation or some other distinguishing characteristic.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Klekotka can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland, including the Masovian Voivodeship and the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The name appears in several historical records and manuscripts from that time, although its specific origins remain uncertain.

One notable figure bearing the surname Klekotka was Jan Klekotka, a Polish nobleman who lived in the 16th century. He was a member of the Polish landed gentry and held estates in the region of Masovia. Another historical figure was Andrzej Klekotka, a 17th-century Polish soldier who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of 1655-1660.

In the 18th century, the Klekotka surname can be found in various village and town records from different parts of Poland. This includes mentions of individuals such as Tomasz Klekotka, a farmer from the village of Krzczonów, and Maciej Klekotka, a blacksmith from the town of Rawa Mazowiecka.

During the 19th century, the Klekotka surname became more widespread across Poland, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Franciszek Klekotka, a Polish writer and journalist who was born in 1830 and wrote for several newspapers and literary magazines.

Another individual of note was Stanisław Klekotka, a Polish painter and artist who lived from 1845 to 1912. His works were exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions across Europe, and he is recognized as one of the notable Polish artists of the late 19th century.

While the Klekotka surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to its Polish heritage and the linguistic roots of the name itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klekotka

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

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

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