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

Klum, 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 Klum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klum in America

Klum is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klum surname appeared 208 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 Klum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klum 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 Klum

The surname Klum is of German origin and dates back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in areas like Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "klumme," which means "mass" or "lump."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Klum appears in a manuscript from the 14th century, where it is mentioned as a family name in the town of Augsburg. This document provides evidence that the name was already well-established in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the name Klum can be found in various records and documents from the town of Esslingen, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. These records include mentions of individuals with the surname Klum working as artisans and tradesmen.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Klum (1592-1658) gained recognition as a Lutheran theologian and educator in the city of Nuremberg. His writings and teachings had a significant impact on the intellectual and religious landscape of the time.

Another notable individual was Hans Klum (1718-1789), a master carpenter from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. He was renowned for his craftsmanship and contributed to the construction of several iconic buildings in the region.

In the 19th century, the Klum family name gained further prominence with the birth of Friedrich Klum (1825-1901), a renowned German painter and illustrator. His works were highly regarded and can be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.

Moving into the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the surname Klum is Heidi Klum (born in 1973), the renowned German-American model, television host, and businesswoman. She rose to international fame in the late 1990s and has since become a household name in the fashion and entertainment industries.

While the above examples provide a glimpse into the history and notable figures associated with the surname Klum, it is important to note that there may be other significant individuals or records that have yet to be uncovered or documented.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klum

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

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

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