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

Klement, 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 Klement surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klement in America

Klement is the 23725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klement surname appeared 1,067 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 Klement.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klement 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 Klement

The surname Klement originated in Germany and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "kliment," which means "mild" or "gentle." The name was likely given to someone who possessed a calm and peaceful demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Klement can be found in various medieval documents and records from different regions of Germany. For example, the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Klement was Johann Klement, a prominent German scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century (c. 1460-1537). He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient texts and his advocacy for religious reform during the Protestant Reformation.

Another notable individual with the surname Klement was Gottfried Klement, a German artist who lived during the Renaissance period (c. 1490-1560). He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and altarpieces, many of which can still be found in churches across Germany.

In the 17th century, the name Klement was associated with the town of Klement, located in the region of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is possible that some individuals with the surname Klement may have derived their name from this place name or its earlier spellings, such as "Clementen" or "Clementhen."

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Klement surname gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Johann Friedrich Klement (1765-1838) was a German writer and philosopher who contributed to the Romantic literary movement. Additionally, Georg Klement (1810-1875) was a notable German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in cities like Berlin and Dresden.

Throughout history, the Klement surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and occupations, including artists, scholars, religious figures, and professionals. While the name has its roots in medieval Germany, it has since spread across Europe and other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges of past centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klement

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

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

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