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

Klug, 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 Klug surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klug in America

Klug is the 5737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klug surname appeared 6,041 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Klug.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klug 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 Klug

The surname Klug originates from Germany and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "kluk," which means "clever" or "intelligent." The name was likely given to someone who was known for their intelligence or wit.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klug can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, dating back to the year 1270. The name is spelled "Clugk" in this document.

In the 14th century, the name Klug appeared in various records across Germany, such as the Stadtbuch von Nürnberg (City Book of Nuremberg) from 1348, where it was spelled "Kluge." This suggests that the name was widespread in different regions of the country.

A notable historical figure bearing the surname Klug was Johann Klug (1576-1616), a German composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is best known for his sacred vocal works and instrumental compositions.

Another prominent individual with the surname Klug was Johann Christian Klug (1725-1789), a German botanist and physician. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and compiled a comprehensive catalogue of plants found in the region of Silesia.

In the 19th century, Carl Klug (1832-1892) was a German entomologist and arachnologist who studied insects and spiders. He published numerous works on these subjects and made important discoveries in the field of entomology.

The surname Klug can also be found in various place names across Germany, such as Klugsberge, a small village in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, and Klugstedt, a municipality in the state of Lower Saxony.

Throughout history, the surname Klug has been associated with individuals known for their intelligence, scholarly achievements, and contributions to various fields of study, reflecting the meaning of the name's origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klug

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

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

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