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

Klopp, 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 Klopp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klopp in America

Klopp is the 14419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klopp surname appeared 2,073 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Klopp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klopp 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 Klopp

The surname Klopp has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Low German word "kloppen," which means "to beat" or "to strike." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to hammering or striking, such as a blacksmith or a carpenter.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klopp can be found in the town records of Rostock, a city in northern Germany, dating back to the late 15th century. In these records, a person named Hans Klopp is mentioned as a resident of the town.

The name Klopp is also found in various historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, particularly in areas of southern Germany, such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. During this period, the name was sometimes spelled as "Klopp" or "Klopf," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

One notable historical figure with the surname Klopp was Johann Klopp (1603-1676), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. His works included religious paintings and engravings depicting scenes from the Bible and local history.

Another prominent individual bearing the name was Johann Klopp (1808-1863), a German historian and writer who specialized in the study of medieval German literature and history. He published several influential works, including his book "The History of German Literature" in 1841.

In the 19th century, the name Klopp also appeared in various records from the town of Aßlar, located in the German state of Hesse. One example is Johann Klopp (1840-1914), a farmer and landowner who lived in the village of Werdorf, near Aßlar.

The name Klopp can also be found in some place names, such as Kloppenburg, a town in Lower Saxony, Germany. This town's name is believed to be derived from the Low German word "kloppen," suggesting a possible connection to the surname's origins.

Another notable figure with the surname Klopp was Vinzenz Klopp (1905-1982), a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. He served as a member of the Bundestag, the German federal parliament, from 1957 to 1969.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klopp

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Klopp, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!