Explore the Family Name Claycamp
The meaning of Claycamp
Americanized form of German Kleekamp or Kleikamp.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Claycamp in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Claycamp has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Claycamp ranked 59,611 in terms of commonality among surnames, and by 2010, it moved up to 56,310, a change of approximately 5.54%. This shift corresponds with an increase in the number of people carrying the Claycamp surname. In 2000, there were 317 individuals with this last name and by 2010, that figure rose to 363, marking a 14.51% growth. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100k remained consistent at 0.12 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #56,310 | 5.54% |
| Count | 317 | 363 | 14.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claycamp
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information on the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Claycamp. A majority identify as White, accounting for 98.11% in 2000 and 96.97% in 2010. The ten-year period saw a slight decrease of 1.16% in this category. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within the Claycamp surname holders showed a slight emergence, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either stayed constant at 0% or had their data suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.97% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |