2000
#149,328
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kloda
A surname of Polish origin possibly derived from the word "kloda" meaning log or tree trunk.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Kloda. 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 Kloda 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 Kloda 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 Kloda, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kloda
The surname Kloda has its origins in Poland and dates back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Slavic word "kloda," which means "log" or "tree trunk." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a notable tree or worked with timber.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kloda can be found in the 14th-century Polish census records from the town of Krakow. There, a family by the name of Kloda is listed as landowners and farmers. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
During the 16th century, the name Kloda appears in various historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, such as tax registers and court records. One notable individual from this period was Jan Kloda, a respected merchant and trader who lived in the city of Gdansk from 1543 to 1611.
In the 17th century, the Kloda surname gained prominence in the region of Silesia, which was then part of the Kingdom of Prussia. A prominent figure was Andrzej Kloda, a military commander who served in the Prussian army during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He was renowned for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.
The 18th century saw the Kloda name spread across various parts of Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with significant Polish populations. One notable bearer of the name was Michal Kloda, a Polish poet and philosopher who lived from 1729 to 1786. His works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 19th century, the Kloda surname continued to be found in Polish communities across Europe and beyond. A prominent figure was Maria Kloda, a renowned opera singer who performed in several prestigious venues across Europe during the mid-1800s. She was particularly celebrated for her roles in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.
Throughout history, the Kloda surname has been associated with various occupations, from farmers and merchants to military leaders and artists. While not a particularly widespread name, it has maintained a strong presence in its region of origin and continues to be carried by individuals of Polish descent worldwide.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kloda
Among Census respondents with the surname Kloda, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Kloda 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 Kloda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.1% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino11.9% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kloda
Kloda 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
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+10 bearers (+9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 981 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-10 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,923 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #149,328 | 101 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.9%) | Up 981 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 6,923 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 Kloda 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 | #148,347 | #155,270 | -4.7% |
| Count | 111 | 101 | -9.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kloda bearers went from 111 to 101 (-9.0% change). The surname moved down 6,923 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #155,270.
FAQ
Kloda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kloda?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Kloda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Kloda?
Kloda 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 Kloda. 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 Kloda.
Has Kloda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kloda went from 111 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 10 (-9.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Kloda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kloda, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (11.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kloda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kloda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.1%), Hispanic (11.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Kloda (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 Kloda mean?
A surname of Polish origin possibly derived from the word "kloda" meaning log or tree trunk. 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 Kloda (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 have the last name Kloda?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Kloda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.