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

Klotter, 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 Klotter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klotter in America

Klotter is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klotter surname appeared 136 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 Klotter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klotter 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 Klotter

The surname Klotter is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest roots traced back to the 16th century. The name is likely derived from the German word "klottern," which means "to knock" or "to clatter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person's occupation or a particular noise-related activity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klotter can be found in the town records of Bamberg, Bavaria, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family with the surname Klotter residing in the area. Additionally, there are references to the name in historical documents from the neighboring regions of Franconia and Thuringia during the same time period.

In the 17th century, the name Klotter appeared in various church records and parish registers across central and southern Germany. One notable figure was Johann Klotter, a master woodcarver born in Nuremberg in 1632, whose intricate works adorned several churches in the region.

As the Klotter family expanded and migrated, variations in the spelling of the name emerged. Some of these variations include Klotther, Klottere, and Klottre. These alternative spellings can be found in historical documents from the 18th and 19th centuries.

The name Klotter also has connections to certain place names in Germany. For instance, the town of Klottern in Baden-Württemberg may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname. Additionally, there are records of individuals with the surname Klotter hailing from villages and towns such as Klotzau (now in Poland) and Klotten (in Rhineland-Palatinate).

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Klotter. One such figure was Hans Klotter (1595-1672), a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by European nobility. Another prominent individual was Anna Klotter (1736-1812), a respected midwife who practiced in the town of Aschaffenburg and was instrumental in improving maternal and infant care in the region.

Other notable Klotters include Friedrich Klotter (1812-1891), a German-American artist and engraver who settled in Philadelphia and gained recognition for his portraits and landscapes, and August Klotter (1855-1928), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Hamburg who made significant contributions to various charitable organizations and educational institutions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klotter

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

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

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