Explore the Family Name Clendennen
The meaning of Clendennen
Scottish: variant of Glendenning.
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How common is the last name Clendennen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clendennen saw slight fluctuations in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Clendennen ranked 56,979th in popularity among all surnames in the United States, with a count of 335 instances. A decade later, in 2010, the surname dropped slightly in rank to 57,372nd, despite an increase in count to 355 instances – a growth rate of approximately 5.97%. However, the proportion of individuals with the Clendennen surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,979 | #57,372 | -0.69% |
| Count | 335 | 355 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clendennen
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the Clendennen surname, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable shifts over the ten-year period. In 2000, the vast majority of those bearing the surname identified as White (94.33%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 90.42%, still representing a substantial majority but showing a decline of 4.15%. There was also a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, rising from 2.09% in 2000 to 5.07% in 2010. Additionally, by 2010, some individuals (3.66%) reported belonging to two or more ethnicities. No Clendennens identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.33% | 90.42% | -4.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 5.07% | 142.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.39% | 0% | 0% |