Explore the Family Name Clemmensen
The meaning of Clemmensen
Danish: variant of Clemensen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Knud.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clemmensen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clemmensen saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname's rank dropped from 71,610 in 2000 to 77,788 in 2010, representing an 8.63% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals with this last name also decreased over the decade, from 254 in 2000 to 246 in 2010, a reduction of 3.15%. The proportion per 100k people also fell by 11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #77,788 | -8.63% |
| Count | 254 | 246 | -3.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clemmensen
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Clemmensen surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 96.46% in 2000 to 97.56% in 2010. Data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either non-existent or suppressed for privacy in both years. However, those who identified with two or more races showed a change; while there was a small percentage (3.15%) in 2000, this group was not represented in the 2010 census data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 97.56% | 1.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |