2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Klitzman
A surname likely meaning "from Klitz", a place name referring to a village.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Klitzman. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klitzman 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Klitzman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klitzman
The surname Klitzman has its origins in the German language and is believed to have originated in the regions of modern-day Germany and Poland. Linguists suggest that the name is derived from the German word "Klitze," which means "a small piece" or "a tiny amount," potentially referring to a person's stature or landholding.
The earliest recorded instances of the Klitzman surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various German and Polish regions. During this period, the name appeared in several local records and parish registers, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Klitzmann, Klitzmen, or Klitzman.
In the 18th century, the name Klitzman was documented in the records of the Prussian province of Pomerania, which encompassed parts of modern-day Germany and Poland. One notable individual bearing this surname was Johann Klitzman, a merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) in the mid-1700s.
As the 19th century unfolded, the Klitzman name continued to appear in various historical records across German-speaking regions. One notable figure was Karl Klitzman, a philosopher and writer born in Leipzig, Germany, in 1812. His published works explored themes of social justice and political reform.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several Klitzman families immigrated to the United States and other countries, seeking new opportunities and escaping the turmoil of World Wars I and II. One such individual was Hans Klitzman, a German-born engineer who settled in New York City in the 1920s and contributed to the construction of several iconic skyscrapers.
Another prominent figure with the Klitzman surname was Eva Klitzman, a renowned Austrian-born artist known for her striking portraiture. Born in Vienna in 1892, she spent much of her career in France and the United States, exhibiting her works in prestigious galleries and museums.
While the Klitzman name may have evolved from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from commerce and academia to the arts and engineering. The name's enduring presence across centuries and continents is a testament to its rich historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klitzman
Among Census respondents with the surname Klitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Klitzman 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 Klitzman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.1% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 3
- Two or more races3.0% · 3
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klitzman
Klitzman 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+2 bearers (+1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,513 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-31 bearers (-23.5%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 26,223 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.5%) | Down 6,513 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -31 bearers (-23.5%) | Down 26,223 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 Klitzman 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 | #129,047 | #155,270 | -20.3% |
| Count | 132 | 101 | -23.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klitzman bearers went from 132 to 101 (-23.5% change). The surname moved down 26,223 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #155,270.
FAQ
Klitzman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klitzman?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Klitzman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Klitzman?
Klitzman ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Klitzman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Klitzman.
Has Klitzman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klitzman went from 132 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 31 (-23.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Klitzman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klitzman, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Klitzman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klitzman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.1%), Hispanic (3.0%), Two or More Races (3.0%). 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 Klitzman (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 Klitzman mean?
A surname likely meaning "from Klitz", a place name referring to a village. 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 Klitzman (0.03 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 share the surname Klitzman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.