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

Klena, 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 Klena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klena in America

Klena is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klena surname appeared 195 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 Klena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klena 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 Klena

The surname KLENA is of Czech origin, first appearing in historical records in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Czech word "klena," which means "vault" or "arched ceiling." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the construction of vaulted ceilings or arches.

In the late 15th century, the name KLENA was documented in the town of Litomerice, located in the present-day Czech Republic. The earliest known bearer of the name was Jan KLENA, a stonemason who lived in Litomerice between 1480 and 1525.

The KLENA surname is also found in several ancient manuscripts from the region, including the "Codex Diplomaticus et Epistolaris Regni Bohemiae" (Diplomatic and Epistolary Codex of the Kingdom of Bohemia), which dates back to the 13th century. This indicates the name's long-standing presence in the area.

One notable figure bearing the KLENA surname was Vaclav KLENA, a renowned artist and engraver who lived from 1678 to 1737. His etchings and engravings were highly regarded during his lifetime and can be found in various art collections throughout Europe.

Another historical figure was Frantisek KLENA, a celebrated architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague during the 18th century, including the Church of St. Nicholas on Mala Strana. He lived from 1720 to 1789.

In the 19th century, Josef KLENA, a prominent Czech writer and poet, gained recognition for his works exploring themes of nationalism and social critique. He was born in 1838 and passed away in 1908.

The name KLENA has also been connected to various place names in the Czech Republic, such as the village of Klenov and the town of Klenová. These place names likely derive from the same root word as the surname, further emphasizing the name's geographical and linguistic ties to the region.

Throughout history, the KLENA surname has maintained a strong presence in the Czech lands, with various notable individuals contributing to the arts, architecture, and literature of their time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klena

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

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

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