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

Klos, 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 Klos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klos in America

Klos is the 12504th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klos surname appeared 2,479 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 Klos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klos 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 Klos

The surname KLOS has its origins in Poland, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "klos," which means "ear of grain" or "spike." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with grains or crops.

The earliest recorded instance of the KLOS surname can be found in the Polish town of Kłos, located in the Lublin region. It is believed that the name first emerged in this area, and individuals may have adopted the name based on their association with this particular town or its surrounding villages.

In the 15th century, the KLOS surname appeared in various historical records and documents, including church registers and land deeds. One notable example is the mention of a certain Jan KLOS in the records of the city of Krakow, dated 1492.

As the name spread throughout Poland, it also underwent several variations in spelling, such as KŁOS, KŁOSS, and KLOSS. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the way the name was pronounced in different areas.

Throughout history, several individuals with the KLOS surname have achieved notable recognition. For example, Jakub KLOS (1490-1562) was a renowned Polish scholar and humanist who made significant contributions to the field of education and literature.

Another notable figure was Andrzej KLOS (1638-1701), a Polish military commander who played a crucial role in the Polish-Ottoman War and the defense of Vienna against the Ottoman Empire in 1683.

In the 19th century, Karol KLOS (1809-1888) was a prominent Polish painter and artist known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life in Poland.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Józef KLOS (1868-1949) was a Polish politician and member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament, who advocated for workers' rights and social reforms.

In more recent times, Dariusz KLOS (born 1968) is a Polish football player and manager who has represented the Polish national team and played for several clubs in Poland and abroad.

While the KLOS surname is predominantly found in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klos

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

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

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