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

Kluver, 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 Kluver surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Kluver in America

Kluver is the 25459th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Kluver surname appeared 971 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 Kluver.

We can also compare 2010 data for Kluver 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 Kluver

The surname Kluver is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein. The name is derived from the Low German word "kluver," which means "cleft" or "split," potentially referring to a geographic feature or a place associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kluver surname can be found in the parish records of St. Michaelis Church in Hamburg, where a certain Hans Kluver was mentioned in an entry dated 1592. This document provides valuable insight into the name's existence and usage during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Kluver name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including land deeds and tax rolls. One notable example is the mention of a Jürgen Kluver in the town records of Rendsburg, a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, in the year 1638.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Klüver, Klüwer, and Kluever. Some of these variations were influenced by local dialects or regional pronunciation variations.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the Kluver surname have achieved notable accomplishments or held prominent positions. One such individual was Johann Friedrich Kluver (1705-1788), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor of law at the University of Göttingen. His work on German legal history and jurisprudence was highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Karl Friedrich Kluver (1786-1856), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of the city of Berlin in the early 19th century. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Neue Wache memorial.

In the field of science, August Kluver (1846-1923) was a German-American pharmacist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of plant-based medicines and natural products. He is particularly known for his work on the alkaloid berberine, which has various medicinal properties.

The Kluver surname also gained recognition in the realm of literature with the writer and poet Hans Kluver (1880-1957), who was born in Kiel, Germany. His works often explored themes of nature and the human condition, earning him critical acclaim during his lifetime.

Lastly, mention should be made of Gertrud Kluver (1914-2003), a German-American psychologist and researcher who made significant contributions to the study of perception and visual cognition. Her work on visual illusions and the role of the brain in perception was highly influential in the field of cognitive psychology.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the Kluver surname throughout history, highlighting the name's rich heritage and the diverse accomplishments of its bearers across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Kluver

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

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

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