Explore the Family Name Clearwater
The meaning of Clearwater
Americanized form (translation into English) of Dutch Klaarwater and its German cognate Klarwasser: topographic name for someone who lived by a source of pure water, from Middle Dutch claer, Middle High German klār ‘clear’ + Middle Dutch water, Middle High German wazzer ‘water’.
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How common is the last name Clearwater in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Clearwater" saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank fell from 25,006 to 26,362, marking a 5.42% drop. In terms of counts, there were 932 individuals with this surname in 2000, which declined marginally to 926 by 2010, indicating a 0.64% decrease. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 11.43%, going from 0.35 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,006 | #26,362 | -5.42% |
| Count | 932 | 926 | -0.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clearwater
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity shows that the majority of those with the Clearwater surname identified as White, making up 92.12% in 2010, slightly down from 92.81% in 2000. Those identifying as two or more ethnicities rose from 3.22% to 4.00%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.82% to 1.94%. There was a notable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, falling from 1.93% to 1.51%. No change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnic identities, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.81% | 92.12% | -0.74% |
| Two or More Races | 3.22% | 4% | 24.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 1.94% | 6.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.93% | 1.51% | -21.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |