Explore the Family Name Clenney
The meaning of Clenney
Scottish or Irish: shortened form of McClenney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clenney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clenney saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 32,026th place but by 2010, it had slipped to 34,916th place, showing a 9.02% drop. Additionally, the count of individuals bearing the Clenney name also decreased from 680 to 646, marking a 5% decline. As per the census data, the proportion of people with the Clenney surname per 100,000 population dropped by 12%, from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,026 | #34,916 | -9.02% |
| Count | 680 | 646 | -5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.22 | -12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clenney
The ethnicity of individuals with the Clenney surname, as gleaned from Decennial U.S. Census data, showed a modicum of change between 2000 and 2010. The majority were identified as White, with a small decrease from 96.32% in 2000 to 95.67% in 2010. There were no individuals categorized as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Notably, there was an introduction of Hispanic representation in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000, accounting for 1.39% of the Clenneys. Furthermore, those identifying with two or more ethnic identities saw a slight increase from 1.47% to 1.55%. However, representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals disappeared completely by 2010, down from 1.03% a decade prior.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.32% | 95.67% | -0.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.55% | 5.44% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.39% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |