Explore the Family Name Cler
The meaning of Cler
French: variant of Clair.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cler in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cler has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cler ranked as the 61,207th most popular surname, while in 2010 it dropped to the 65,424th rank, a decrease of approximately 6.89%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also diminished, with a slight decrease of 1.3% over the ten-year period. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Cler per 100,000 people also saw a drop of around 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #65,424 | -6.89% |
| Count | 307 | 303 | -1.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cler
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cler, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, at 91.53%, which increased to 92.41% by 2010. There was also a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 1.63% to 1.65%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category saw new representation in 2010 with 2.97%, whereas the data for 2000 was suppressed. However, during this decade, the Hispanic representation decreased from 2.28% to 1.98%. The Black category showed representation in 2000 at 2.61%, but had no representation in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.53% | 92.41% | 0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.97% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 1.98% | -13.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 1.65% | 1.23% |
| Black | 2.61% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |