Explore the Family Name Claman
The meaning of Claman
1. Americanized form of German Klamann and of Polish Klaman. 2. Altered form of Clayman, a surname of English and German origin. Compare Clamon. 3. Americanized form of Jewish Kleiman 3. Compare Klaman.
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How common is the last name Claman in the United States?
The surname Claman has seen an increase in popularity in the United States, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 72,022nd most common surname in the country, but by 2010 it had risen to 70,208th place, marking a positive change of 2.52%. The number of people bearing this surname also increased from 252 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a growth of 10.71%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #70,208 | 2.52% |
| Count | 252 | 279 | 10.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claman
As for the ethnic identity of those carrying the Claman surname, again according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White. In 2000, 93.25% of Clamans were White, but this percentage rose to 96.77% in 2010, showing a 3.77% increase. There was a small percentage (2.78%) in 2000 who identified with two or more races, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of Clamans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either the 2000 or 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.25% | 96.77% | 3.77% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |