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

Klingenstein, 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 Klingenstein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klingenstein in America

Klingenstein is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klingenstein surname appeared 134 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 Klingenstein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klingenstein 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 Klingenstein

The surname Klingenstein originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the German words "Klingen" meaning "sword" and "stein" meaning "stone," suggesting a potential connection to a stone quarry or a location where swords were forged or traded.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Klingenstein was Hans Klingenstein, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Nuremberg in the late 1500s. His name appears in a local tax registry from 1587, indicating that the family had already established a presence in the region.

In the 17th century, the Klingenstein name can be found in various church records and municipal archives across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. This suggests that the family had spread throughout these areas during this time period.

A notable Klingenstein from the 18th century was Johann Friedrich Klingenstein, a renowned clockmaker who lived in the city of Augsburg from 1724 to 1798. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy merchants throughout Europe.

During the 19th century, some members of the Klingenstein family migrated to other parts of Europe and even to the United States. One such individual was Karl Klingenstein, who was born in Stuttgart in 1822 and later settled in New York City, where he established a successful import-export business.

Another prominent figure with the Klingenstein surname was Anna Klingenstein, a German-born opera singer who performed in major venues across Europe in the late 19th century. She was particularly renowned for her portrayal of leading roles in the operas of Richard Wagner.

As the 20th century unfolded, the Klingenstein name continued to be represented in various fields, including academia and the arts. One noteworthy example is the American philanthropist and businessman John Klingenstein, who established the Klingenstein Center for Independent School Leadership at Columbia University's Teachers College in the 1970s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klingenstein

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

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

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