Explore the Family Name Clewley
The meaning of Clewley
English (Staffordshire): variant of Clewlow, a habitational name from Cleulow in Wincle, Macclesfield Hundred (Cheshire).
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How common is the last name Clewley in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clewley saw a minor increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,659th in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved to a rank of 76,275. This represents a decline of 3.55% in its ranking. However, the actual count of individuals with the Clewley surname increased slightly during this period, rising from 245 in 2000 to 252 in 2010, an increase of 2.86%. The proportion of people with the Clewley surname per 100,000 inhabitants remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #76,275 | -3.55% |
| Count | 245 | 252 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clewley
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides detail on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Clewley. The vast majority of those with this surname identify as White, with 96.73% in 2000 and 96.03% in 2010, a slight decrease of 0.72%. There was no reported change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time. Interestingly, there was a new appearance of Hispanic individuals within this group in 2010, representing 2.38% of those with the Clewley surname, a change from the lack of representation in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 96.03% | -0.72% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.38% | 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% |