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

Klomparens, 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 Klomparens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klomparens in America

Klomparens is the 103181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klomparens surname appeared 174 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 Klomparens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klomparens 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 Klomparens

The surname Klomparens originates from the Netherlands, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Dutch words "klomp" meaning a wooden shoe or clog, and "arend" meaning eagle. This suggests a possible connection to either a maker or wearer of wooden clogs, or someone with a keen eyesight akin to an eagle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch archives from the town of Gouda, where a Pieter Klomparens was listed as a resident in 1587. The name also appears in various church records and municipal documents from other parts of the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam and Leiden, during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Klomparens name was Jan Klomparens, a Dutch merchant and trader who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East Indies. Born in 1622 in Amsterdam, he established a successful trading company and amassed considerable wealth before his death in 1689.

Another prominent individual was Dirk Klomparens, a Dutch military officer who served in the Eighty Years' War against Spain. He distinguished himself in several battles, including the Siege of Breda in 1624, and was knighted for his valor on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the Klomparens name gained further recognition with the birth of Hendrik Klomparens in 1834. He was a renowned Dutch painter known for his landscapes and seascapes, many of which depicted the coastal regions of the Netherlands.

As the Dutch emigrated to other parts of the world, the Klomparens surname spread to other countries. One such example is Gerrit Klomparens, who was born in the Netherlands in 1856 and later emigrated to the United States, settling in Michigan. He became a prominent figure in the local Dutch community and played a significant role in establishing the city of Holland, Michigan.

Throughout its history, the Klomparens surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, soldiers, artists, and community leaders. While its origins may be rooted in the humble trade of wooden shoemaking, the name has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse range of achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klomparens

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

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

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