2000
#137,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kleyla
A surname of Slavic origin, potentially derived from a derivative of the name "Klav" or "Klayv".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Kleyla. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kleyla surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Kleyla in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kleyla, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kleyla
The surname KLEYLA originates from the Czech Republic, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "kley," which translates to "glue" or "paste," potentially indicating an ancestral connection to an occupation involving the production or use of adhesives.
The earliest recorded instance of the KLEYLA surname can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Prague, dated around 1287. This document references a certain "Jakub Kleyla," a tradesman who likely plied his craft within the city walls.
During the 15th century, the KLEYLA name appeared in several legal documents and property records in the town of Kutná Hora, a historic mining center located in the modern-day Central Bohemian Region. One notable figure from this era was Jan KLEYLA (1428-1498), a respected silversmith whose intricate works adorned the local cathedral.
As the KLEYLA family line spread throughout the Czech lands, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Klejla" and "Kleila." These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes transcribing the name.
In the 17th century, a branch of the KLEYLA family settled in the town of Žatec, renowned for its beer production. Here, a certain Matěj KLEYLA (1619-1689) established a successful brewery, laying the foundation for a local legacy that endured for generations.
Another prominent figure bearing the KLEYLA name was Václav KLEYLA (1754-1823), a celebrated poet and playwright who hailed from the town of Žďár nad Sázavou. His works, which often celebrated the beauty of the Czech countryside and the resilience of the human spirit, earned him widespread acclaim during his lifetime.
Throughout the centuries, the KLEYLA surname has maintained a presence across various regions of the Czech Republic, with pockets of families carrying on the name in cities such as Brno, Ostrava, and Plzeň. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and geographical distribution, its origins remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Czech lands.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kleyla
Among Census respondents with the surname Kleyla, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Kleyla bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Kleyla surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.6% · 106
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kleyla
Kleyla appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,953 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,815 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #137,816 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 15,953 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Up 5,815 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Kleyla surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #147,954 | 3.8% |
| Count | 106 | 112 | 5.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kleyla bearers went from 106 to 112 (+5.7% change). The surname moved up 5,815 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #147,954.
FAQ
Kleyla surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kleyla?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Kleyla. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Kleyla?
Kleyla ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Kleyla. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Kleyla.
Has Kleyla become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kleyla went from 106 recorded bearers to 112. That is an increase of 6 (+5.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Kleyla?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kleyla, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Kleyla in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kleyla appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.6%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Kleyla (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Kleyla mean?
A surname of Slavic origin, potentially derived from a derivative of the name "Klav" or "Klayv". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Kleyla (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Kleyla?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.