Explore the Family Name Clere
The meaning of Clere
English: variant of Clear.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clere in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clere has seen a significant decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 49,965 in 2000 to 65,244 in 2010, marking a decline of 30.58%. The count also saw a decrease over the same period, dropping by 22.84% from 394 in 2000 to 304 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100k population, it dropped from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010, reflecting a 33.33% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,965 | #65,244 | -30.58% |
| Count | 394 | 304 | -22.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.1 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clere
When examining the ethnicity of individuals with the surname Clere based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some slight shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 91.88% to 90.46%, while those identifying as Black also decreased from 2.54% to 2.3%, and Hispanic from 2.79% to 2.63%. However, the group identifying as two or more races saw an increase, moving from 1.78% to 3.62%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.88% | 90.46% | -1.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 3.62% | 103.37% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.63% | -5.73% |
| Black | 2.54% | 2.3% | -9.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |