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

Kloberdanz, 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 Kloberdanz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kloberdanz in America

Kloberdanz is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kloberdanz surname appeared 413 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 Kloberdanz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kloberdanz 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 Kloberdanz

The surname Kloberdanz is of German origin and is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century. It is likely derived from the old German word "Klobe," which referred to a clump or bundle, and the word "Tanz," meaning dance. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had a distinctive dance or gait.

The name is thought to have originated in the region of Saxony or Thuringia, where many surnames with similar structures and meanings were common. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Halle, dated 1624, where a Johannes Kloberdanz is mentioned.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records from the German states, including the 1752 census of the village of Oberndorf, which lists a family with the surname Kloberdanz. During this period, the name also appeared in different spellings, such as Kloberdantz and Kloberdantze, reflecting the variations in local dialects and scribal practices.

One notable figure bearing this surname was Johann Kloberdanz (1769-1842), a German theologian and professor at the University of Halle. He published several works on religious philosophy and was known for his progressive views on education.

Another significant figure was Friederike Kloberdanz (1798-1876), a German novelist and poet from Saxony. Her works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was well-regarded in literary circles of her time.

In the 19th century, the name Kloberdanz can be found in various emigration records, indicating that some families with this surname left Germany for other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada, seeking new opportunities.

One notable emigrant was Hans Kloberdanz (1843-1915), who left Germany for the United States in the 1860s and became a successful businessman in Wisconsin, founding the Kloberdanz Brewing Company.

Another individual of note was Karl Kloberdanz (1872-1946), a German artist and illustrator renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were exhibited in numerous galleries across Europe during his lifetime.

As the name spread beyond its original German homeland, it has been adapted and modified in various ways, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions. However, the core elements of the name and its origins in the German language remain evident.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kloberdanz

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

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

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