Explore the Family Name Claybrooks
The meaning of Claybrooks
English: variant of Claybrook, with post-medieval excrescent -s. This surname is now extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Claybrooks in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Claybrooks has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went from 32,302 in 2000 to 30,390 in 2010, showing a change of 5.92%. The count, which represents the number of people with this surname, similarly increased from 672 in 2000 to 769 in 2010, marking a growth of 14.43%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also showed a slight growth of 4% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,302 | #30,390 | 5.92% |
| Count | 672 | 769 | 14.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.26 | 4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claybrooks
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Claybrooks identify as Black, with a minor decrease from 90.77% in 2000 to 89.73% in 2010. The percentage of Claybrooks identifying as White also saw a small decline from 6.25% in 2000 to 6.11% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities among the Claybrooks in both years. The group identifying with two or more races decreased by 7.51%, while the Hispanic representation grew from zero in 2000 to 1.43% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 90.77% | 89.73% | -1.15% |
| White | 6.25% | 6.11% | -2.24% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 2.34% | -7.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |