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

Klop, 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 Klop surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klop in America

Klop is the 128249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klop surname appeared 133 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 Klop.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klop 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 Klop

The surname KLOP is of German origin, with its roots traceable back to the 13th century. Initially, it was concentrated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Hamburg and Lübeck. The name is derived from the Old German word "kloppen," which means "to knock" or "to strike," suggesting a possible connection to professions involving hammering or metalworking.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KLOP surname appears in a 15th-century document from the city of Lübeck, where a merchant named Hans KLOP is mentioned as a prominent trader in the Hanseatic League. This document highlights the name's association with the thriving mercantile community of that era.

In the 16th century, the KLOP name gained recognition through the work of Johann KLOP, a renowned German printer and publisher from Nuremberg. Born in 1525 and active until his death in 1598, Johann KLOP played a significant role in the dissemination of printed materials during the Renaissance period.

The 17th century witnessed the emergence of a notable KLOP family in the region of Saxony. Heinrich KLOP (1619-1683), a respected jurist and legal scholar, authored several influential works on German law and served as a advisor to the Saxon court. His son, Friedrich KLOP (1652-1718), followed in his footsteps and became a prominent lawyer and judge in Dresden.

During the 18th century, the KLOP surname gained recognition in the realm of academia. Johann Christian KLOP (1738-1805), a German philosopher and poet, was widely acclaimed for his contributions to the Enlightenment movement. His literary works and philosophical treatises garnered widespread attention and influenced intellectual discourse of the time.

In more recent history, the KLOP name has been associated with notable figures in various fields. For instance, Erich KLOP (1888-1959) was a German architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the Bauhaus movement. Meanwhile, Gunther KLOP (1912-1986) was a celebrated German composer and conductor, known for his orchestral works and operatic compositions.

While the KLOP surname may have originated from humble beginnings, its presence throughout history has been marked by achievements in various disciplines, from commerce and law to academia and the arts. Though its geographical distribution has expanded over time, the name remains rooted in its German heritage and continues to carry the echoes of its linguistic origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klop

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

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

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