Explore the Family Name Clayson
The meaning of Clayson
English: patronymic from the personal name Classe, a short form of Nicholas. The name may have been imported to England in the Middle Ages by Flemish weavers. In North America, this surname has probably absorbed some cases of Dutch Claassen and its variants.
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How common is the last name Clayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clayson has been gaining popularity in the United States. In 2000, the name was ranked 28,584th and by 2010 it had climbed to 27,452nd, reflecting a change of approximately 3.96%. The count for people with this surname also increased from 785 in 2000 to 878 in 2010, an increase of 11.85%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight rise from 0.29 to 0.3, indicating a growth rate of 3.45%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #27,452 | 3.96% |
| Count | 785 | 878 | 11.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.3 | 3.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clayson
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates some shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, no Claysons identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010. The majority of Claysons identified as White, though the percentage reduced slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 94.08% in 2010. There were increases in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.27% to 2.16%, and Black, from 1.27% to 1.82%. These changes represent growth rates of 70.08% and 43.31% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 94.08% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.27% | 2.16% | 70.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.82% | 0% |
| Black | 1.27% | 1.82% | 43.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |