Explore the Family Name Clagg
The meaning of Clagg
1. English: voiced variant of Clack. This surname is now rare in Britain. 2. Manx: probably a variant of Manx Clague. This surname is now rare in Britain.
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How common is the last name Clagg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clagg has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 21,666 in 2000 to 22,530 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by -3.99%. However, the actual count of people bearing the surname Clagg increased marginally by 1.78%, from 1,121 in 2000 to 1,141 in 2010. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the Clagg name declined by -7.14%, from 0.42 to 0.39.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,666 | #22,530 | -3.99% |
| Count | 1,121 | 1,141 | 1.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.39 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clagg
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Clagg also revealed subtle shifts in the period 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White formed the majority, with percentages at 94.47% and 94.13% in 2000 and 2010 respectively, showing a minor decrease of -0.36%. There was a small increase in the Hispanic category, going from 1.96% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010, which is a change of 11.73%. Those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also increased slightly by 12.00% over the decade, from 1.25% to 1.40%. However, there were reductions in the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races, from 1.87% to 1.58%, a decline of -15.51%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and Black reported no individuals with the Clagg surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 94.13% | -0.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.19% | 11.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.58% | -15.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 1.4% | 12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |