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

Klima, 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 Klima surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klima in America

Klima is the 13926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klima surname appeared 2,168 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Klima.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klima 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 Klima

The surname Klima has its origins in the Czech Republic, with records dating back to the late 15th century. It is derived from the Czech word "klima," meaning "climate" or "weather," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals who worked outdoors or were involved in weather-related occupations.

The earliest known record of the name Klima can be found in a document from 1487 in the town of Litomyšl, where a man named Vaclav Klima was mentioned as a landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the name in the region.

In the 16th century, the Klima surname appeared in various Czech regions, including Bohemia and Moravia. One notable figure from this period was Jan Klima, a renowned printer and publisher who lived from 1522 to 1598 in Prague. His work played a significant role in the dissemination of knowledge during the Renaissance era.

As the centuries progressed, the Klima name spread across Central Europe, with records indicating its presence in Germany, Austria, and Slovakia. In the 18th century, a notable individual named Josef Klima (1725-1798) was a celebrated composer and violinist from the city of Brno, now part of the Czech Republic.

Moving into the 19th century, the Klima surname gained recognition through the work of Antonín Klima (1839-1923), a Czech writer and journalist who actively contributed to the Czech National Revival movement. His literary works and advocacy for Czech culture and language left a lasting impact on the nation's cultural identity.

Another prominent figure with the Klima surname was Frantisek Klima (1876-1941), a Czech politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the Czechoslovak government from 1926 to 1929. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal system during the early years of the Czechoslovak Republic.

While the Klima name has its roots in the Czech lands, it has also been found in various other European countries over the centuries, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped the continent's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klima

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

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

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