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

Klier, 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 Klier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klier in America

Klier is the 26887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klier surname appeared 903 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 Klier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klier 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 Klier

The surname KLIER is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Middle High German word "klier," which means "chalk" or "limestone." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been involved in the trade or production of chalk or limestone-related products.

The name KLIER is predominantly found in regions of Germany where limestone and chalk deposits are abundant, particularly in areas like Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. Records indicate that the surname first appeared in the 13th and 14th centuries, although its earliest known documented reference is from the year 1379 in the town of Nürnberg (Nuremberg).

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname KLIER was Hans Klier, a stonemason and builder who lived in Augsburg, Germany, in the late 15th century. He is credited with contributing to the construction of several notable buildings in the city, including parts of the Augsburg Cathedral.

In the 16th century, the KLIER surname gained prominence with Johannes Klier, a renowned German scholar and humanist born in 1525 in Nürnberg. He was a professor of Greek and Latin at the University of Wittenberg and is known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.

Another notable figure was Wilhelm Klier, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1590 to 1660. He was highly regarded for his landscape paintings and etchings, which depicted scenes from the countryside around his hometown of Dresden.

During the 17th century, the KLIER surname spread beyond Germany, with some bearers migrating to other parts of Europe. One such individual was Johann Klier, a merchant who settled in Amsterdam, Netherlands, around 1650. He is known to have been involved in the thriving trade between the Netherlands and the German states.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the KLIER surname was August Klier, a German philosopher and writer born in 1819 in Berlin. He was a prolific author and published works on various topics, including philosophy, literature, and social criticism.

Throughout its history, the KLIER surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from stonemasons and builders to scholars, artists, and merchants. While the name may have originated from a connection to the chalk or limestone trade, it has since evolved to represent a diverse array of individuals and their contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klier

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

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

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