Explore the Family Name Clester
The meaning of Clester
1. Possibly an Americanized form of German Klester, itself most likely a variant of Klöster (see Kloster). 2. Alternatively, perhaps an altered form of Cluster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clester in the United States?
According to the data from Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clester saw a significant decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Clester was ranked 60,083 but dropped to 78,316 by 2010, showing a decrease of 30.35 percent in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 314 to 244 during the same period, marking a drop of 22.29 percent. Consequently, the proportion of people named Clester per 100,000 decreased by 33.33 percent, going from 0.12 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,083 | #78,316 | -30.35% |
| Count | 314 | 244 | -22.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.08 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clester
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Clester changed slightly as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.73 percent of those with the Clester surname identified as White, which decreased to 95.49 percent by 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Clesters identifying as belonging to two or more races increased from zero to 3.28 percent during the same period. There remained no identifiable change in the percentages of Clesters who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native according to the available data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.73% | 95.49% | -3.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |