Explore the Family Name Clavey
The meaning of Clavey
English (Somerset): perhaps a local variant of the Norman name Clayfield, which is a habitational name from any of the places called Claville (in Eure and Seine-Maritime) or Clasville (in Seine-Maritime).
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How common is the last name Clavey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Clavey" has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 89,895th in popularity, slipping to 92,719th by 2010 — a slight drop of 3.14%. However, the number of people bearing this surname actually increased during the same period, from 191 in 2000 to 198 in 2010, marking an approximately 3.66% rise. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #89,895 | #92,719 | -3.14% |
| Count | 191 | 198 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clavey
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the surname "Clavey" are predominantly White, comprising 98.43% of all Claveys in 2000 and slipping slightly to 97.47% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not represented among those with this surname in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.47% | -0.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |