Explore the Family Name Claywell
The meaning of Claywell
English: habitational name from Claywell in Dorset or Claywell Farm in Oxfordshire, named from Old English clǣg ‘clay’ + wella ‘stream, spring’.
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How common is the last name Claywell in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Claywell has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname ranked 32,202nd and by 2010, it had fallen to the 32,750th spot, marking a 1.7% decrease. However, despite this drop in ranking, the number of people carrying the Claywell surname has actually increased from 675 to 701, a growth of 3.85%. The proportion per 100,000 population decreased by 4.0%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,202 | #32,750 | -1.7% |
| Count | 675 | 701 | 3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Claywell
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the Claywell surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. The percentage of Claywells identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.15% in 2000 to 94.86% in 2010. During the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew from 1.04% to 1.43%, and those reporting two or more races showed the most significant increase, from 1.33% to 2.43%. The Hispanic representation remained largely stable, only decreasing from 1.04% to 1.00%. No Claywells identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 94.86% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 2.43% | 82.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.43% | 37.5% |
| Hispanic | 1.04% | 1% | -3.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |