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

Klumph, 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 Klumph surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Klumph in America

Klumph is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Klumph surname appeared 104 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 Klumph.

We can also compare 2010 data for Klumph 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 Klumph

The surname Klumph has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "klump," which means a lump or a clump. This suggests that the name may have been derived from a physical characteristic or a descriptive term related to a person's appearance or occupation.

In the late 16th century, records show the presence of individuals with the surname Klumph in the regions of Saxony and Bavaria. The earliest recorded instance of the name dates back to 1587, when a certain Hans Klumph was mentioned in a church register in the town of Erfurt, located in present-day Thuringia, Germany.

The Klumph name can also be traced back to various place names in Germany, such as Klumphausen, a small village in Lower Saxony. It is possible that the surname originated from these place names, indicating an individual's place of origin or residence.

One notable individual with the Klumph surname was Johann Klumph (1616-1682), a German composer and organist who lived during the Baroque period. He was renowned for his sacred works and served as the organist at the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig.

Another historical figure bearing the Klumph name was Friedrich Klumph (1781-1856), a German writer and poet who was active during the Romantic era. He is known for his lyrical poems and his contributions to the literary circles of his time.

In the 19th century, a prominent family with the Klumph surname emerged in the city of Cologne. The Klumph family was involved in the textile industry and played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the Industrial Revolution.

As the Klumph name spread across Germany and Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Klump, Klomp, and Klompf. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the phonetic interpretations of the name.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Klumph name in English-speaking regions can be found in the late 18th century, when a Johannes Klumph emigrated from Germany to the United States. He settled in Pennsylvania and became part of the growing German-American community in the region.

Throughout history, several other notable individuals have carried the Klumph surname, including the German economist and philosopher Karl Klumph (1808-1876), the American architect William Klumph (1856-1923), and the British artist Sarah Klumph (1892-1968).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Klumph

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

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

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