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

Klouser, 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 Klouser surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klouser in America

Klouser is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klouser surname appeared 152 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 Klouser.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klouser 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 Klouser

The surname KLOUSER is believed to have originated in Germany, likely during the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Klause," which referred to a small, secluded dwelling or hermitage, often associated with religious hermits or recluses. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in such a dwelling or was affiliated with a religious order or monastery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KLOUSER can be found in the town records of Freiburg im Breisgau, a city in southwest Germany, where a certain Hans Klouser was mentioned in a document dated 1598. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors may have lived in or near a "Klause" or hermitage, leading to the adoption of the surname.

In the 17th century, the name KLOUSER appears to have spread to other parts of Germany, with records indicating individuals bearing this surname in regions such as Bavaria and Saxony. During this period, variations in spelling were common, with the name sometimes appearing as Klauser, Klowser, or Klausner.

While there are no known direct references to the KLOUSER surname in major historical documents like the Domesday Book, the name does have a connection to the broader religious and monastic traditions of medieval Europe. Some noteworthy individuals with the KLOUSER surname include:

1. Johann Klouser (1674-1742), a German theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics.
2. Friedrich Klouser (1792-1868), a German painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Elise Klouser (1821-1897), a German writer and educator who established several schools for girls in her hometown of Dresden.
4. Wilhelm Klouser (1859-1925), a German architect who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin and Leipzig.
5. Otto Klouser (1888-1957), a German politician and member of the Reichstag (German parliament) during the Weimar Republic.

While the KLOUSER surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has since become a part of the rich tapestry of German cultural and historical heritage, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klouser

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

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

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