Explore the Family Name Clementi
The meaning of Clementi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Clemente. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Sandro, Amelio, Antonio, Carmela, Carmelo, Damiano, Enio, Pasquale, Primo, Riccardo, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Clementi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clementi has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Clementi was ranked as the 21,395th most popular surname in the United States; however, by 2010, it had dropped to the 24,288th position, marking a 13.52% decrease. The number of people bearing this surname also decreased by 9.39%, from 1,140 in 2000 to 1,033 in 2010. This resulted in the proportion of individuals with the Clementi surname per 100,000 population falling from 0.42 to 0.35, a change of -16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,395 | #24,288 | -13.52% |
| Count | 1,140 | 1,033 | -9.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.35 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clementi
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identities associated with the surname Clementi. While the majority of those with the Clementi surname identified as White in both 2000 (92.72%) and 2010 (91.09%), there was a minor decrease in this percentage over the decade. However, other ethnicities saw an increase during this same period. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.53% to 0.68%, individuals reporting two or more races grew from 1.23% to 1.36%, and those identifying as Hispanic rose from 4.82% to 6.00%. Additionally, the representation of Black individuals among those with the Clementi surname increased from 0.70% to 0.87%. Despite these changes, the percentage of Clementis identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 91.09% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 4.82% | 6% | 24.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 1.36% | 10.57% |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.87% | 24.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.68% | 28.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |