2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Kloefkorn
A surname of German origin meaning "cloven hoof" or "cleft hoof".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Kloefkorn. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Kloefkorn 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Kloefkorn in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Kloefkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Kloefkorn
The surname KLOEFKORN is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, particularly around the city of Leipzig. The name is derived from the German words "kloef" meaning cleft or cloven and "korn" meaning corn or grain, suggesting a possible connection to farming or agricultural occupations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KLOEFKORN appears in a local church register in the village of Großbardau, near Leipzig, in the year 1593. The entry refers to a certain Hans KLOEFKORN, who was listed as a landowner and farmer. This record provides evidence of the surname's existence and its association with rural areas during that time period.
In the 17th century, the KLOEFKORN name can be found in various tax records and land deeds within the region of Saxony. These documents often list the names of landowners and their respective properties, offering insights into the social and economic status of those bearing the surname.
During the 18th century, the KLOEFKORN family seems to have spread to other parts of Germany, as evidenced by church records and census data from cities like Berlin and Frankfurt. One notable figure from this period was Johann Friedrich KLOEFKORN (1721-1789), a respected Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in the city of Dresden.
As the 19th century unfolded, the KLOEFKORN surname continued to gain prominence in various fields. One notable individual was Wilhelm KLOEFKORN (1832-1901), a renowned German architect who designed several landmark buildings in cities such as Berlin and Leipzig. His most famous work is considered to be the iconic Leipzig hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station.
Another prominent figure with the KLOEFKORN surname was Helene KLOEFKORN (1867-1943), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote equal educational opportunities for women in a time when such efforts were groundbreaking.
As the 20th century dawned, the KLOEFKORN name continued to be represented in various walks of life. One notable individual was Hans KLOEFKORN (1903-1987), a renowned German physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He worked alongside some of the most brilliant minds of his time and was instrumental in advancing our understanding of atomic structures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Kloefkorn
Among Census respondents with the surname Kloefkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Kloefkorn 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 Kloefkorn surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino8.8% · 10
- Two or more races5.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Kloefkorn
Kloefkorn appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 32 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 32 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 Kloefkorn 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 | #147,253 | #147,221 | 0.0% |
| Count | 112 | 113 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Kloefkorn bearers went from 112 to 113 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 32 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #147,221.
FAQ
Kloefkorn surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Kloefkorn?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Kloefkorn. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Kloefkorn?
Kloefkorn ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 113 people with the surname Kloefkorn. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Kloefkorn.
Has Kloefkorn become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Kloefkorn went from 112 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Kloefkorn?
Among Census respondents with the surname Kloefkorn, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More Races (5.3%). 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 Kloefkorn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Kloefkorn appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Hispanic (8.8%), Two or More Races (5.3%). 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 Kloefkorn (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 Kloefkorn mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "cloven hoof" or "cleft hoof". 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 Kloefkorn (0.04 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 are called Kloefkorn?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Kloefkorn on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.