Explore the Family Name Clemmens
The meaning of Clemmens
1. English: variant of Clemence or Clements. 2. Flemish: from the personal name Clemmin, a medieval Dutch form of Clement, or a metronymic from the personal name Clemme, feminine form of Clement.
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How common is the last name Clemmens in the United States?
The surname Clemmens has seen a decline in popularity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 52,608th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 370 occurrences out of every 100,000 people. However, by 2010, Clemmens fell to the 65,066th spot, marking a decrease of 23.68 percent. The count also dropped, from 370 to 305, which represents a 17.57 percent reduction. This resulted in the proportion per 100,000 people decreasing by 28.57 percent, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #65,066 | -23.68% |
| Count | 370 | 305 | -17.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clemmens
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Clemmens, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts over a decade. In 2000, 90 percent of those with the Clemmens surname identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 86.23 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased marginally from 4.32 percent to 4.92 percent. The most substantial change was observed in individuals reporting two or more races, which saw a significant rise from 1.89 percent in 2000 to 4.59 percent in 2010, indicating an increase of 142.86 percent. Similarly, the percentage of Clemmens identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 1.35 percent to 2.62 percent. Notably, there were no recorded instances of Clemmens associated with either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90% | 86.23% | -4.19% |
| Black | 4.32% | 4.92% | 13.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 4.59% | 142.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.62% | 94.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |