Explore the Family Name Claybon
The meaning of Claybon
Altered form of English Clayborn or Clayborne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Claybon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Claybon saw a minor decrease in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 54,152nd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to 55,386th. Despite this, the actual number of people bearing the name increased by approximately 3.92% during the same time period, rising from 357 to 371. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #55,386 | -2.28% |
| Count | 357 | 371 | 3.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claybon
On the subject of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed some shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Claybon surname between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic rose dramatically from 1.4% to 4.04%. The percentage of those identifying as White also increased, going up by about 10.37% to reach 12.67% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Black saw a slight decrease from 82.91% to 78.44%. There were no individuals with the Claybon surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. Individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 4.20% to 4.04%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 82.91% | 78.44% | -5.39% |
| White | 11.48% | 12.67% | 10.37% |
| Two or More Races | 4.2% | 4.04% | -3.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 4.04% | 188.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |