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

Klette, 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 Klette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klette in America

Klette is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klette surname appeared 320 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 Klette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klette 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 Klette

The surname KLETTE has its origins in Germany, with records tracing its usage back to the 14th century. The name is derived from the Low German word "klette," which refers to a species of burdock plant known for its prickly burrs that cling to clothing and animal fur. It's believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone associated with this plant, perhaps a farmer or herbalist.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KLETTE surname can be found in the Stadtbuch (town book) of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, dating back to 1363. This document lists a "Henric Clette" among its citizens, suggesting the name was already in use during that period.

In the 15th century, the KLETTE surname appeared in various German regions, including Saxony and Silesia. Historical records from this time show variations in spelling, such as "Kletten," "Klette," and "Klete," reflecting the regional dialects and differences in scribal practices.

A notable figure bearing the KLETTE surname was Johannes Klette, a German theologian and writer who lived from 1563 to 1611. He served as a pastor in Chemnitz, Saxony, and authored several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.

Another individual of note was Johann Friedrich Klette, born in 1652 in Saxony. He was a renowned botanist and physician who contributed significantly to the study of medicinal plants and their applications in healthcare.

In the 18th century, the KLETTE surname gained prominence in the region of Pomerania, which was then part of Prussia. One prominent figure from this period was Johann Samuel Klette, a Lutheran pastor and author born in 1725 in Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland). He published several religious texts and sermons during his lifetime.

The KLETTE surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia, likely due to migration and trade. In the 19th century, a Dutch artist named Pieter Frederik Klette (1816-1881) achieved recognition for his landscape paintings and etchings.

While the majority of historical records for the KLETTE surname originate from Germany and its neighboring regions, the name has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and has been adopted by individuals of different backgrounds and nationalities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klette

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

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

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