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

Klepser, 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 Klepser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klepser in America

Klepser is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klepser surname appeared 155 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 Klepser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klepser 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 Klepser

The surname Klepser is of German origin, with roots dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where it was likely derived from the German word "Kleppe," meaning a small, wooden bridge or walkway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klepser can be found in the Bavarian town records of Augsburg, where a person named Hans Klepser was mentioned in 1492. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Klepser began to appear in other parts of Germany, such as the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg. A notable individual from this era was Johann Klepser, a merchant and landowner born in Stuttgart in 1548.

As the name spread across Germany, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Klepzer, Klepfer, and Klepfer. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time.

One of the earliest known Klepsers to venture outside of Germany was Wilhelm Klepser, who was born in Nuremberg in 1632. He later immigrated to the Dutch Republic, where he became a successful trader and merchant in Amsterdam.

In the 18th century, the Klepser name gained prominence in the field of academia. Johann Friedrich Klepser (1734-1807), a renowned German theologian and philosopher, was born in Saxony and later became a professor at the University of Leipzig.

Another notable Klepser from this period was Christoph Wilhelm Klepser (1763-1829), a German jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the court of Württemberg and published several influential works on German civil law.

As the 19th century dawned, the Klepser name continued to spread across Europe. One notable figure was Karl Klepser (1819-1892), a German engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

In the 20th century, the Klepser name found its way to the United States, as German immigrants sought new opportunities in the New World. One of the earliest recorded Klepsers in America was Hermann Klepser (1876-1958), who was born in Hannover and later settled in New York, where he worked as a banker.

Throughout its history, the Klepser surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, from merchants and traders to academics, legal scholars, and engineers. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its German roots and connection to the word "Kleppe" have remained a consistent thread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klepser

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

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

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