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

Kludt, 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 Kludt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kludt in America

Kludt is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kludt surname appeared 429 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 Kludt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kludt 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 Kludt

The surname KLUDT is of German origin, first appearing in records around the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Low German word "kluft," meaning a crevice or cleft. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived near a cleft or crevasse in the landscape.

The earliest known bearers of the KLUDT name were concentrated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas around the cities of Hamburg and Bremen. Some historians have speculated that the name may have evolved from an older place name, such as "Klufthausen" or "Kluftdorf," though no definitive evidence of such places has been found.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the KLUDT name can be found in the parish records of the town of Lüneburg, dating back to the late 1500s. In these records, a certain Hinrich KLUDT is listed as a landholder and farmer within the town's boundaries.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the KLUDT name began to spread more widely throughout northern Germany and into neighboring regions. Notable individuals from this period include Johann KLUDT (1624-1697), a respected theologian and author from the city of Lübeck, and Margarethe KLUDT (1672-1736), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Stade.

As the industrial revolution took hold in the 19th century, many KLUDT families sought opportunities in the rapidly growing cities and industrial centers of Germany. One prominent figure from this era was Gustav KLUDT (1809-1884), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur from Hamburg who played a significant role in the development of the city's shipbuilding industry.

Another notable bearer of the KLUDT name was Wilhelm KLUDT (1857-1923), a renowned painter and artist from the town of Worpswede, whose works captured the rural landscapes and traditions of northern Germany.

Throughout the 20th century, the KLUDT name continued to be well-represented in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Notable individuals include Hans KLUDT (1892-1972), a respected linguist and scholar of Germanic languages, and Ingrid KLUDT (1921-2005), a celebrated opera singer and performer who graced the stages of many prestigious theaters across Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kludt

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Kludt, 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!