Explore the Family Name Clancey
The meaning of Clancey
Irish (Limerick and Cork, Leitrim): variant of Clancy.
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How common is the last name Clancey in the United States?
The Clancey surname has seen a decline in popularity over time, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked 28,888 and by 2010, it had dropped to rank 36,246, marking a decrease of 25.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 775 in 2000 to 618 in 2010, a drop of 20.26%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Clancey surname per 100,000 decreased by 27.59% from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,888 | #36,246 | -25.47% |
| Count | 775 | 618 | -20.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.21 | -27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clancey
In terms of ethnicity, the Clancey surname shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. There was a slight increase in individuals identifying as White, going from 93.42% in 2000 to 93.53% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more races also saw increases in 2010. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with an increase of 62.79%. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Black saw a decrease of 51.64%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 93.53% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 2.1% | 62.79% |
| Black | 3.35% | 1.62% | -51.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.46% | 41.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |