Explore the Family Name Clemson
The meaning of Clemson
English (West Midlands): from the personal name Clem + -son. Alternatively, perhaps a shortened variant of Clementson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clemson in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Clemson" has seen marginal changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Clemson was ranked as the 37,938th most popular surname, and by 2010, it had slightly dropped in rank to 37,993. However, the count of individuals with the Clemson surname saw a modest increase of 6.18% during this decade, rising from 550 to 584 people. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,938 | #37,993 | -0.14% |
| Count | 550 | 584 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clemson
The ethnic identity associated with the Clemson surname also reflected subtle shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly, the surname is identified with individuals of White ethnicity, though there was a slight decrease of 2.11% from 96.73% to 94.69%. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic with this surname saw an increase of 31.87%, rising from 0.91% to 1.20%. Additionally, the Clemson surname began to be associated with individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, accounting for 1.54% of the total. The percentages of those who identify as Black showed slight growth, while the numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.69% | -2.11% |
| Black | 2.18% | 2.23% | 2.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.2% | 31.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |