Explore the Family Name Clapperton
The meaning of Clapperton
Scottish: habitational name, perhaps from Clapperton Hall in Broxburn (West Lothian), although the hall may have been named from the surname.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clapperton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clapperton has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 90,252nd most popular surname in 2000, it fell to 102,197th place by 2010, marking a decline of 13.24%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased during this period, dropping from 190 to 176, which represents a negative change of 7.37%. The proportion per 100,000 people displaying this surname has similarly dropped by 14.29% over this ten-year interval.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #102,197 | -13.24% |
| Count | 190 | 176 | -7.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clapperton
According to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic identity associated with the Clapperton surname saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Notably, those identifying as White held the largest percentage but showed a slight decrease from 90.00% to 85.80%, a reduction of 4.67%. Individuals identifying as Black constituted the second highest group and experienced an increase from 6.32% to 8.52%, marking a significant growth of 34.81%. Those identifying with two or more races were reported in 2000 at 3.68%, but no data was available for 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 85.8% | -4.67% |
| Black | 6.32% | 8.52% | 34.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |