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

Kloster, 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 Kloster surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kloster in America

Kloster is the 18660th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kloster surname appeared 1,474 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 Kloster.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kloster 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 Kloster

The surname Kloster originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the German word "kloster," which means "monastery" or "convent." This suggests that the surname may have been given to someone who lived near or worked at a monastery.

Historically, the surname Kloster has been found in various regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around major monasteries or religious centers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 1286 document from the town of Cologne, where a certain "Johannes Kloster" is mentioned.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from occupations, locations, or personal characteristics. The name Kloster likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to an individual's proximity to or association with a monastery.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Hans Kloster (born c. 1320) was a prominent merchant and guild member in the city of Nuremberg. His success in trade and involvement in civic affairs may have contributed to the spread and recognition of the Kloster surname in that region.

Another historical figure bearing the name was Johann Kloster (1492-1556), a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and helped disseminate Lutheran teachings in various parts of Germany.

During the 16th century, the surname Kloster also appeared in various town records and legal documents in regions such as Saxony and Brandenburg. One example is a land ownership dispute from 1568 involving a family named Kloster in the town of Wittenberg.

In the 17th century, a notable individual named Wilhelm Kloster (1631-1689) was a German composer and organist who worked in various churches and courts across Germany, including the court of the Elector of Saxony.

Another individual of historical significance was Anna Kloster (1703-1776), a German writer and poet who published several works of literature and poetry during the Enlightenment period.

As the surname Kloster spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Klostermann, Klostermayer, and Klosterbauer, often reflecting local dialects or occupational associations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kloster

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

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

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