Explore the Family Name Clendenin
The meaning of Clendenin
Scottish: variant of Glendenning. This surname is now extinct in Britain.
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How common is the last name Clendenin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clendenin has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 12,739 in 2000, it fell to 13,203 in 2010 representing a -3.64% change. However, despite the decrease in rank, the count of individuals bearing this surname actually increased from 2,224 to 2,315 representing a growth of 4.09%. The proportion per 100,000 people also slightly decreased by -4.88%, from 0.82 to 0.78.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,739 | #13,203 | -3.64% |
| Count | 2,224 | 2,315 | 4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.78 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clendenin
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, those with the Clendenin surname showed some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, though this group saw a minor decrease from 95.73% to 93.43%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 0.27% to 0.39%, while individuals identifying with two or more races rose substantially from 0.54% to 1.60%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 0.81% to 1.77%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Black experienced a moderate increase from 1.98% to 2.29%. American Indian and Alaskan Native identifiers declined, moving from 0.67% to 0.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 93.43% | -2.4% |
| Black | 1.98% | 2.29% | 15.66% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 1.77% | 118.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.54% | 1.6% | 196.3% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0.52% | -22.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.27% | 0.39% | 44.44% |