Explore the Family Name Clerkin
How common is the last name Clerkin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clerkin has seen a slight dip in its rank from 2000 to 2010, going from 36,232 to 37,691, marking a 4.03% decrease. However, the count of individuals with this surname has actually increased marginally by 1.03%, from 584 to 590 people over the same time period. Despite this, the proportion per 100,000 people has decreased by 9.09%, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the Clerkin surname has increased, its prevalence relative to other surnames and the growing population has decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,232 | #37,691 | -4.03% |
| Count | 584 | 590 | 1.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clerkin
In terms of ethnicity, the Clerkin surname is predominantly associated with White ethnic identity, making up 96.92% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 96.61% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander has also decreased from 1.03% to 0.85%. On the other hand, there was a notable increase in the Hispanic segment which went from 0% to 1.86% in the same period. Data for those identifying as Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native was either unchanged or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 96.61% | -0.32% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0.85% | -17.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |