Explore the Family Name Clavin
The meaning of Clavin
Irish (Westmeath and Offaly): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Fhláimhín ‘son of Flaithimhín’, a personal name from a diminutive of flaith ‘prince, ruler’ (see Lavin). Alternatively, a shortened Anglicized form of Ó Claimhín ‘descendant of Claimhín’, a diminutive of clamh ‘mangy creature, leper’. This name has been Anglicized as Swords due to folk-etymological association with claidheamh ‘sword’. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Kieran.
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How common is the last name Clavin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Clavin surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, the name ranked 33,380 in popularity and had a count of 645, with a proportion per 100,000 of 0.24. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 35,345 and the count fell slightly to 637. This represents a change in rank of -5.89% and a change in count of -1.24%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 8.33% to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #35,345 | -5.89% |
| Count | 645 | 637 | -1.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clavin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Clavin, as provided by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows slight changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those bearing this surname identify as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 90.85% in 2000 to 91.52% in 2010. The representation of Two or More Races increased marginally by 1.21% to 2.51%, and Black ethnicity saw a minor increase of 1.14% to 2.67%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation saw a significant decrease of -24.19% down to 2.35%. There was no change in representation for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during this period, remaining at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.85% | 91.52% | 0.74% |
| Black | 2.64% | 2.67% | 1.14% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 2.51% | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 2.35% | -24.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |