Klobuchar
A Polish surname derived from the word "kłębić" meaning "to spin or twist thread".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 274 Americans carry the last name Klobuchar. That puts it at #83,226 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,250,928 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klobuchar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
274
1 in 1,250,928
Census rank
#83,226
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
226
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 226 bearers of the surname Klobuchar in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 83226th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klobuchar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klobuchar
The surname Klobuchar is of Slavic origin, specifically from the Czech Republic. It can be traced back to the late 15th century in the region of Bohemia, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire.
Klobuchar is derived from the Czech word "klobouchar," which refers to a person who made or sold hats, particularly a specific style of hat called a "klobouk." This occupation-based surname reflects the trade of the original bearer or their ancestors.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a local census record from the town of Litomerice in Bohemia, dated 1498. It mentions a certain "Jan Klobuchar" as a resident of the town, likely a hat maker by profession.
In the 16th century, the name appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from several towns in Bohemia, indicating the presence of Klobuchar families engaged in the hat-making trade.
Notably, in 1587, a document from the city of Prague refers to a "Vaclav Klobuchar," who was a respected member of the local guild of hat makers.
As the Klobuchar families spread across the region, variants of the name emerged, such as Klobuchari, Klobucharski, and Klobucharzyk, reflecting local dialect variations.
One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Jan Klobuchar (1542-1612), a renowned hat maker from the town of Budweis, whose exquisite creations were prized by the nobility of the time.
Another notable figure was Matej Klobuchar (1670-1738), a wealthy merchant from Prague who owned several hat-making workshops and served as a respected member of the city council.
In the 19th century, Jiri Klobuchar (1825-1897) was a prominent Czech writer and journalist who used his surname as a pen name, contributing to the cultural revival of the Czech language and literature.
The surname Klobuchar also found its way to other Slavic regions, including present-day Slovakia and Poland, where variations like Klobucharski and Klobucharzyk emerged.
One of the most famous bearers of the name was the Polish artist and sculptor, Wladyslaw Klobucharzyk (1884-1966), known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious art.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klobuchar
Among Census respondents with the surname Klobuchar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%.
The bar chart below shows how Klobuchar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Klobuchar surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Klobuchar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,226 | #83,226 | 0.0% |
| Count | 226 | 226 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Klobuchar bearers went from 226 to 226 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #83,226 to #83,226.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Klobuchar
FAQ
Klobuchar surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Klobuchar?
The surname Klobuchar holds position #83,226 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 274 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.08 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Klobuchar surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klobuchar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.