Explore the Family Name Cliffe
The meaning of Cliffe
English: variant, common in Ireland, of Cliff.
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How common is the last name Cliffe in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cliffe has seen a slight increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 52,500 in popularity with 371 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 51,066 with an increased count of 408 people. This equates to a 2.73% increase in rank and a 9.97% increase in the count of people with the surname Cliffe over this ten-year period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #51,066 | 2.73% |
| Count | 371 | 408 | 9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cliffe
When we look into the ethnic breakdown of those carrying the surname Cliffe, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable changes over the decade. The majority of individuals identify as White, with a slight percentage increase from 92.45% in 2000 to 92.65% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a decrease from 2.70% to 2.45%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black individuals increased slightly from 2.16% to 2.21%. There was also a decrease in those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities from 1.62% to 1.23%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 92.65% | 0.22% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 2.45% | -9.26% |
| Black | 2.16% | 2.21% | 2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 1.23% | -24.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |