Explore the Family Name Clasby
The meaning of Clasby
1. Irish (Galway): Anglicized shortened form of Gillespie. 2. English: habitational name from Claxby Pluckacre in Lincolnshire, formed with the Old Norse (Danish) personal name Klak (see Clack) + Old Norse býr ‘farm, settlement’. 3. English (Hampshire): variant of Glasby. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Bridie.
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How common is the last name Clasby in the United States?
The Clasby surname saw a slight increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the name was ranked 39,560th in the country, but by 2010, it had risen to 39,052nd place, marking a growth of 1.28%. The actual number of people bearing this last name also increased during this period, going from 523 individuals in 2000 to 564 in 2010, a rise of 7.84%. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,560 | #39,052 | 1.28% |
| Count | 523 | 564 | 7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clasby
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Clasby surname, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.41% of the total, dropping slightly to 93.26% in 2010. There were small but noticeable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native from 2000 to 2010, though each group represented just over 1% of the total in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant percentage increase, rising from 0.96% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010, an increase of nearly 48%. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with the Clasby surname decreased from 1.91% in 2000 to 1.24% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.41% | 93.26% | -2.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.95% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 1.42% | 47.92% |
| Black | 1.91% | 1.24% | -35.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |