Explore the Family Name Claverie
The meaning of Claverie
French: 1. from Middle French claverie (a derivative of Latin clavis ‘key’), a term denoting a receiving office for coffer keys; by extension, this was probably an occupational name for the person who administered such an office. 2. habitational name from (La) Claverie, the name of several places in southwestern France, of the same etymology as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Monique.
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How common is the last name Claverie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Claverie has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Claverie was ranked 64,008 in popularity, moving up to 62,714 by 2010, indicating a growth of about 2.02%. Additionally, the number of people bearing this surname expanded from 291 in 2000 to 319 in 2010, marking an increase of 9.62%. However, the proportion per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,008 | #62,714 | 2.02% |
| Count | 291 | 319 | 9.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claverie
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Claverie also observed shifts during the decade, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, a new group appeared within the Claverie family: Asian/Pacific Islander, which was not present in 2000. Furthermore, those identifying as "Two or more races" saw an increase of 51.94%, rising from 2.06% in 2000 to 3.13% in 2010. The percentage of individuals with the Claverie surname identifying as White decreased by 4.99%, from 66.32% in 2000 to 63.01% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a small decline of 4.43%, while the Black population experienced a rise of 5.57%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.32% | 63.01% | -4.99% |
| Black | 24.05% | 25.39% | 5.57% |
| Hispanic | 7.22% | 6.9% | -4.43% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 3.13% | 51.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |