Explore the Family Name Cleasby
The meaning of Cleasby
English (northern): habitational name from Cleasby in the North Yorkshire, a placename denoting the farmstead or village (Old Norse býr) of a man named with an Old Norse personal name, either Kleppr or perhaps Kless (a nickname from a word meaning ‘inarticulate in speech’).
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How common is the last name Cleasby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cleasby has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cleasby was ranked 79,394 in popularity, but by 2010 it had climbed to a rank of 75,799, marking a change of 4.53%. The number of people with this surname also increased during this decade, growing from 223 to 254, a 13.9% increase. This surge is further reflected in the proportion per 100k which rose from 0.08 to 0.09 (12.5% change) in the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #75,799 | 4.53% |
| Count | 223 | 254 | 13.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cleasby
In terms of ethnicity, the Cleasby surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.65% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly increased to 99.21% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native for this surname during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.65% | 99.21% | 0.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |