Explore the Family Name Cleghorn
The meaning of Cleghorn
Scottish (Central and southeast Scotland, North eastern England): habitational name from a place in Lanarkshire called Cleghorn.
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How common is the last name Cleghorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cleghorn saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of the name was 12,382 but dropped to 13,551 in 2010, indicating a 9.44% decrease. The total count of individuals with the Cleghorn surname also decreased from 2,301 in 2000 to 2,237 in 2010, marking a 2.78% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion per 100k people declined by 10.59%, from 0.85 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,382 | #13,551 | -9.44% |
| Count | 2,301 | 2,237 | -2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.76 | -10.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cleghorn
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Cleghorn surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in the proportion of people identifying as belonging to two or more races (1.65% to 2.10%) and Hispanic (1.22% to 2.41%). Those identifying as Black also saw a slight increase from 7.13% to 7.29%. However, the proportion of those who identify as White decreased slightly from 88.96% to 87.48%, and a significant drop was seen in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, going from 0.70% to 0.40%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group also experienced a decline from 0.35% to 0.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.96% | 87.48% | -1.66% |
| Black | 7.13% | 7.29% | 2.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.41% | 97.54% |
| Two or More Races | 1.65% | 2.1% | 27.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.7% | 0.4% | -42.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.31% | -11.43% |