Explore the Family Name Claybaugh
The meaning of Claybaugh
Probably a variant of Clabaugh, a surname of German origin.
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How common is the last name Claybaugh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Claybaugh has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 34,554th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had ascended to the 34,073rd position, reflecting a change of 1.39%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 620 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, marking a growth of 7.58%. Despite these shifts, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,554 | #34,073 | 1.39% |
| Count | 620 | 667 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claybaugh
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some shifting dynamics among those with the Claybaugh surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White dipped slightly from 95.65% to 94.00%, indicating a change of -1.73%. The Hispanic representation, however, saw notable growth, moving from 1.77% in 2000 to 2.85% in 2010, which is a significant change of 61.02%. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased modestly from 1.77% to 2.10%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities either remained stagnant or were suppressed for privacy (marked as "(S)") in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94% | -1.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.77% | 2.85% | 61.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.77% | 2.1% | 18.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.75% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |