Explore the Family Name Clemans
The meaning of Clemans
1. English: variant of Clemence or Clements. 2. Americanized form of German Klemens.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clemans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clemans has shown a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 25,524 among all surnames in the United States, but this fell to 25,935 in 2010, reflecting a marginal drop of 1.61 percent. However, interestingly, the total count of individuals bearing the surname rose from 909 to 947, a growth of 4.18 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly declined by 5.88 percent, from 0.34 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,524 | #25,935 | -1.61% |
| Count | 909 | 947 | 4.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.32 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clemans
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Clemans also showed some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census information. The majority of individuals identifying as white decreased from 96.48 percent to 92.61 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.54 percent to 3.27 percent. A notable rise was seen in individuals with two or more races, which jumped from 0.55 percent to 2.32 percent. Although the percentage of those identifying as Black rose from 1.21 percent to 1.27 percent, there were no recorded changes for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.48% | 92.61% | -4.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 3.27% | 112.34% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 2.32% | 321.82% |
| Black | 1.21% | 1.27% | 4.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |