Explore the Family Name Claes
The meaning of Claes
Flemish and Dutch (North Brabant): from a shortened form of the personal name Nik(o)laas (see Nicholas). Compare Claeys.
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How common is the last name Claes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Claes has seen a slight drop in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, Claes was ranked 69,636th in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had slipped to 70,645th, showing a decline of 1.45%. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual number of people with the surname increased from 263 in 2000 to 277 in 2010, marking a growth of 5.32%. The proportion of individuals with the surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #70,645 | -1.45% |
| Count | 263 | 277 | 5.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claes
As for its ethnic identity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Claes are white, comprising 93.16% in 2000 and 91.34% in 2010, indicating a minor decrease of 1.95%. There was a marginal increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010, reflecting a 14.21% growth. Those identifying with two or more races saw a decrease from 4.18% in 2000 to 3.61% in 2010, a 13.64% drop. Notably, there was no record of this surname among those identifying as Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however, by 2010 there was a 2.89% presence in the Hispanic demographic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.16% | 91.34% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 4.18% | 3.61% | -13.64% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 2.17% | 14.21% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |