Explore the Family Name Cliett
The meaning of Cliett
Altered form of Welsh and English Cluett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cliett in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Cliett experienced a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Cliett ranked as the 25,695th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to 28,777th place, marking an 11.99% drop in ranking. The number of individuals with the Cliett surname also fell during this period from 901 people in 2000 to 827 in 2010, a decrease of 8.21%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Cliett surname per 100,000 individuals declined by 15.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,695 | #28,777 | -11.99% |
| Count | 901 | 827 | -8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cliett
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a small shift in the ethnicity associated with the surname Cliett from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Clietts identifying as White decreased slightly from 67.92% to 66.38%, while those identifying as Black remained relatively stable at around 28.90%. There was a notable increase in individuals of two or more ethnic identities, which rose by 43.06%, albeit from a low baseline of 1.44%. The Hispanic population with the Cliett surname also saw a mild increase from 1.22% to 1.45%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not recorded for either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.92% | 66.38% | -2.27% |
| Black | 28.97% | 28.9% | -0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 2.06% | 43.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.45% | 18.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |