Explore the Family Name Clanin
The meaning of Clanin
Probably a shortened and altered form of Scottish McClanahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clanin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clanin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Clanin ranked as the 51,024th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had dropped to the 52,169th position, marking a decline of 2.24%. However, the count of individuals with this surname actually increased during this period, rising from 384 in 2000 to 398 in 2010, an increase of 3.65%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, emphasizing its relative rarity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,024 | #52,169 | -2.24% |
| Count | 384 | 398 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clanin
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the Clanin surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage barely shifted over the decade, moving from 97.66% to 97.49%, a negligible decrease of 0.17%. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories remained at 0% for both years. The only other reported ethnicity was "Two or more races," which decreased from 1.56% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.66% | 97.49% | -0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |