Explore the Family Name Cleckler
The meaning of Cleckler
Americanized form of German Glöckler: occupational name for a bellringer, sexton, or the like, from an agent derivative of Glock. This is a predominantly AL name.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cleckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a noticeable increase in the prevalence of the surname "Cleckler" within the United States. In 2010, Cleckler ranked 26,695 in popularity, up from its 30,516 ranking in 2000. This 12.52% increase is mirrored by the growth in the number of people with this last name, which rose from 722 in 2000 to 912 in 2010, a growth of 26.32%. Proportionally, this means that for every 100,000 residents in 2010, around 0.31 had the surname Cleckler, compared to the 0.27 per 100k in 2000, representing a 14.81% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #26,695 | 12.52% |
| Count | 722 | 912 | 26.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.31 | 14.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cleckler
When we turn our attention to the ethnic identity associated with the Cleckler surname, we find an interesting trend based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with the Cleckler surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 96.54% in 2000 to 95.50% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. However, there was a small but noteworthy increase in those identifying as Black, growing from 1.66% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Additionally, 2010 marked the first recorded instance of individuals with the Cleckler surname identifying as Hispanic. Conversely, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 43.3%, falling from 0.97% to 0.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.5% | -1.08% |
| Black | 1.66% | 1.97% | 18.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.97% | 0.55% | -43.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |