Explore the Family Name Clennon
The meaning of Clennon
Shortened form of Irish McLennon (see Lennon) or Scottish McLennan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Conroy, Gearoid.
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How common is the last name Clennon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clennon demonstrated growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Clennon ranked as the 66,274th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 61,899th spot, representing a 6.6% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew during this decade, from 279 to 324, indicating an increase of 16.13%. Similarly, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals with the Clennon surname increased by 10% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #61,899 | 6.6% |
| Count | 279 | 324 | 16.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clennon
In terms of ethnic identity as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Clennon were predominantly identified as White or Black in both 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 78.49% in 2000 to 71.3% in 2010, those identifying as Black increased from 20.43% to 26.23% in the same period. There was also a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races in 2010, making up 1.54% of the Clennon population. However, no significant changes were noted among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Clennon surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.49% | 71.3% | -9.16% |
| Black | 20.43% | 26.23% | 28.39% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.54% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |