Explore the Family Name Clagett
The meaning of Clagett
English: variant of Claggett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clagett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clagett has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Clagett was ranked 26,587th in popularity and by 2010, it had slipped down to the 28,856th spot, marking an 8.53% drop. Similarly, the count of people with the last name Clagett fell by 4.41%, from 862 in 2000 to 824 in 2010. The proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also declined by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #28,856 | -8.53% |
| Count | 862 | 824 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clagett
The ethnicity connected with the surname Clagett experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, those identifying as two or more races increased by 51.92%, from 1.04% to 1.58%. There was a significant increase in the Hispanic category as well, jumping from 0.81% to 1.46%, a rise of 80.25%. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals decreased slightly by 0.92%, although they still comprised the majority at 91.26%. The Black category saw a decrease of 20.10%, falling from 5.92% to 4.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.11% | 91.26% | -0.92% |
| Black | 5.92% | 4.73% | -20.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.04% | 1.58% | 51.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.46% | 80.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |