2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Klusmann
A German surname derived from "Klause" meaning a small, remote dwelling.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 173 Americans carry the last name Klusmann. That puts it at #120,768 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,981,239 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Klusmann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
173
1 in 1,981,239
Census rank
#120,768
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
151
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 151 bearers of the surname Klusmann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 120768th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Klusmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Klusmann
The surname Klusmann originates from Germany, specifically from the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 16th century, derived from the Low German word "klus" meaning "hermit" or "recluse." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied to individuals who lived a solitary or hermitic lifestyle.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Klusmann name can be found in the historical records of the city of Hamburg, where a certain Hans Klusmann is mentioned as a merchant in the year 1587. Another early reference is found in the town of Lüneburg, where a family by the name of Klusmann is recorded as landowners in the late 16th century.
The Klusmann name is also associated with the town of Klußmann, located in the state of Lower Saxony. It is possible that the name originated as a place name, referring to individuals who hailed from this particular town or its surrounding areas.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Johann Klusmann (1628-1692) was a prominent theologian and author from the city of Lübeck. His works on religious philosophy and moral teachings were widely read during his time.
Another individual of note is Friedrich Klusmann (1786-1857), a German composer and organist who was highly regarded for his contributions to sacred music. He served as the organist at the St. Petri Cathedral in Bremen for over three decades.
In the 19th century, a renowned botanist named Ernst Klusmann (1809-1887) made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He was particularly known for his extensive research on the flora of northern Germany and the classification of various plant species.
During the 20th century, a notable figure was Hans Klusmann (1901-1986), a German architect who played a crucial role in the reconstruction of several cities in Germany after World War II. His innovative designs and urban planning efforts were widely acclaimed.
Another important personality was Maria Klusmann (1922-2005), a German writer and journalist. Her works, which often explored themes of social justice and human rights, gained widespread recognition and won several literary awards.
While the Klusmann name has its roots in northern Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, with individuals bearing this surname making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Klusmann
Among Census respondents with the surname Klusmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Klusmann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Klusmann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.1% · 121
- Hispanic or Latino10.6% · 16
- Two or more races4.6% · 7
- Black or African American4.0% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Klusmann
Klusmann appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#123,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
+23 bearers (+19.8%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 10,241 places
2020
#120,768
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 151
+12 bearers (+8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 3,028 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,796 | 139 | 0.05 | +23 bearers (+19.8%) | Up 10,241 places |
| 2020 | #120,768 | 151 | 0.05 | +12 bearers (+8.6%) | Up 3,028 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Klusmann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,796 | #120,768 | 2.4% |
| Count | 139 | 151 | 8.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.05 | 1.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Klusmann bearers went from 139 to 151 (+8.6% change). The surname moved up 3,028 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,796 to #120,768.
FAQ
Klusmann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Klusmann?
Name Census estimates that about 173 living Americans carry the surname Klusmann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,981,239 residents.
How common is Klusmann?
Klusmann ranks #120,768 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 151 people with the surname Klusmann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (173), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.05 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.05 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Klusmann.
Has Klusmann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Klusmann went from 139 recorded bearers to 151. That is an increase of 12 (+8.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #123,796 to #120,768.
What does the Census say about the background of Klusmann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Klusmann, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (10.6%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Klusmann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.1% (121 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Klusmann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.1%), Hispanic (10.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Klusmann (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Klusmann mean?
A German surname derived from "Klause" meaning a small, remote dwelling. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Klusmann (0.05 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Klusmann?
Find out how many people have the surname Klusmann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.