Explore the Family Name Clayburn
The meaning of Clayburn
English (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): variant of Claiborne.
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How common is the last name Clayburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clayburn has seen a notable decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the Clayburn surname dropped from 28,584 in 2000 to 35,945 in 2010, marking a significant decline of approximately 25.75 percent. Additionally, the count or total number of people with this last name decreased by 20.51 percent from 785 in 2000 to 624 in 2010. This downturn is further reflected by the proportion per 100k, which fell by 27.59 percent between the two census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #35,945 | -25.75% |
| Count | 785 | 624 | -20.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.21 | -27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clayburn
Ethnicity-wise, the Decennial U.S. Census data suggests some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Clayburn surname from 2000 to 2010. There was a substantial increase of around 101.57 percent in the Hispanic population, and a more modest rise of about 52.81 percent in those identifying with two or more races. However, there was a slight decrease of roughly 4.57 percent in the White population with the Clayburn surname. The Black population saw a minor increase of 4.15 percent. Meanwhile, there were no individuals with the Clayburn surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.41% | 71.96% | -4.57% |
| Black | 20% | 20.83% | 4.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 3.85% | 101.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 2.72% | 52.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |