Explore the Family Name Clelland
The meaning of Clelland
Scottish (Glasgow and Midlothian): variant of Cleland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clelland in the United States?
According to the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clelland experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 22,910 in 2000, it fell to 23,920 in 2010, marking a 4.41% decrease. However, the count of people bearing this surname showed a minor increase from 1,043 in 2000 to 1,055 in 2010, an upturn of 1.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline of 7.69% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,910 | #23,920 | -4.41% |
| Count | 1,043 | 1,055 | 1.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.36 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clelland
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Clelland also changed modestly between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of Clellands, albeit their percentage dropped slightly from 95.59% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. There was no change in the number of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native Clelland families. The percentage of those identifying as Black marginally decreased by 1%, while those with two or more ethnic identities increased by 32.56%. The most substantial shift was seen in the Hispanic community, where the proportion surged from 0.77% in 2000 to 2.27% in 2010, a striking growth of approximately 195%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 93.36% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 2.27% | 194.81% |
| Black | 2.01% | 1.99% | -1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.14% | 32.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |