Explore the Family Name Clerico
The meaning of Clerico
Italian: occupational or status name for a member of a minor religious order or for a scholar, from Late Latin clericus (see Clerc). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Dino.
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How common is the last name Clerico in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clerico has seen a small shift in recent years. In 2000, Clerico was ranked as the 60,706th most popular surname, rising slightly to the 60,960th position in 2010. This represents a minor decrease of 0.42%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased from 310 in 2000 to 330 in 2010, which is an increase of 6.45%. The proportion of people per 100k with the surname has remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #60,960 | -0.42% |
| Count | 310 | 330 | 6.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clerico
Turning towards ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Clerico identify as White. In 2000, 97.74% of those surveyed identified as such, with this figure dropping slightly to 96.06% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic showed a slight increase, from 0% in 2000 to 1.52% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.74% | 96.06% | -1.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |