Explore the Family Name Cliche
The meaning of Cliche
French: from a regional (Picard) form of Old French clice ‘braided wicker’, used as a metonymic occupational name for a maker. Compare Clish.
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How common is the last name Cliche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Cliche' has observed a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 83,301st, rising to 77,522nd by 2010, marking an increase of 6.94%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 17.62% across the same period, from 210 persons in 2000 to 247 persons in 2010. Despite this growth, however, the proportion of the surname 'Cliche' per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,301 | #77,522 | 6.94% |
| Count | 210 | 247 | 17.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cliche
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most of the bearers of the surname 'Cliche' identified as White. This group's percentage dropped slightly from 95.71% in 2000 to 92.71% in 2010. The representation of people who identify with two or more races also saw a decrease of 27.03%, falling from 3.33% to 2.43%. Notably, there was an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic under this surname, increasing to 4.05% in 2010. There were no changes reported for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 92.71% | -3.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.33% | 2.43% | -27.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |