Explore the Family Name Clabo
The meaning of Clabo
1. Altered form of Clabaugh, a surname of German origin. 2. Americanized form of Norwegian Klæbo or Klæboe: habitational name from Klæbu, Klæbo(e) in Trøndelag, from Old Norse Kleppabú, from kleppr ‘rock, crag, small round hill’ + búth ‘farmstead, dwelling’.
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How common is the last name Clabo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clabo saw a slight shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,363rd most popular in the United States, slipping to 44,034th by 2010, reflecting a decrease of 3.94%. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing the surname increased from 482 to 489 over the same period, a growth of 1.45%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.18 to 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #44,034 | -3.94% |
| Count | 482 | 489 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clabo
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Clabo surname identified as White during both census years, at 97.30% in 2000 and slightly less at 96.73% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Black dropped from 1.45% in 2000 to 1.23% ten years later. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities showed an increase from 1.04% to 1.23%, demonstrating a change of 18.27%. No representation was found for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities within those bearing the Clabo surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 96.73% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.23% | 18.27% |
| Black | 1.45% | 1.23% | -15.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |