Explore the Family Name Clendening
The meaning of Clendening
Scottish: variant of Glendenning. This surname is now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clendening in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clendening experienced a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. Despite a small increase in the count from 1,320 to 1,365, the surname’s rank fell from 19,071 to 19,731, marking a decrease of 3.46 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 individuals also dropped by 6.12 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,071 | #19,731 | -3.46% |
| Count | 1,320 | 1,365 | 3.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.46 | -6.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clendening
Turning to ethnic identity, the census data reveals some notable trends among those carrying the Clendening surname. There was an increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or as belonging to two or more races, with these groups growing by 37.74 percent and 79.25 percent respectively. The Hispanic category also saw a significant jump of 114.15 percent. However, the white demographic decreased slightly by 1.52 percent, and the number of individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native also decreased, with declines of 3.20 percent and 61.40 percent respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.21% | 89.82% | -1.52% |
| Black | 5% | 4.84% | -3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.27% | 114.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.9% | 79.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.73% | 37.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.14% | 0.44% | -61.4% |