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

Kloke, 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 Kloke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kloke in America

Kloke is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kloke surname appeared 239 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 Kloke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kloke 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 Kloke

The surname Kloke is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Westphalia and Lower Saxony. The name is derived from the Low German word "klok," which means "clever" or "wise," suggesting that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone known for their intelligence or prudence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kloke can be found in the town records of Osnabrück, dated 1573, where a certain Johann Kloke is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time. The surname also appears in various church registers and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Klocke" or "Klockmann."

In the 18th century, the Kloke name gained prominence with the birth of Johann Christoph Kloke (1703-1771), a prominent German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Halle. His treatises on jurisprudence and legal philosophy were widely influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was Friedrich Wilhelm Kloke (1786-1856), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy. His extensive collection of plant specimens and detailed observations were invaluable resources for subsequent generations of botanists.

The 19th century saw the birth of Karl Kloke (1832-1892), a renowned German architect who left his mark on the architectural landscape of Berlin. Among his notable works are the Bode Museum and the Reichsgerichtsgebäude (Imperial Court Building), both of which are now iconic landmarks in the city.

In the realm of literature, the Kloke surname is associated with Theodor Kloke (1867-1932), a German novelist and playwright whose works often explored themes of social injustice and class struggles. His most famous novel, "Der Weg nach oben" (The Way Up), published in 1907, was a critical success and helped establish his reputation as a prominent voice in German literature of the early 20th century.

Another figure of note was Ernst Kloke (1908-1996), a German engineer and inventor who played a crucial role in the development of radar technology during World War II. His innovations in radar systems and navigation equipment contributed significantly to the advancement of aerospace engineering in the post-war era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kloke

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

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

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