Explore the Family Name Clines
The meaning of Clines
English (Staffordshire): habitational name from Claines in Worcestershire, named from Old English clǣg ‘clay’ + næss ‘headland’. Alternatively, a variant of Clyne.
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How common is the last name Clines in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clines has seen a decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 23,468 but fell to 27,277 by 2010, marking a decrease of 16.23%. The number of individuals bearing the Clines surname also decreased from 1,010 in 2000 to 886 in 2010, a drop of 12.28%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people saw a decrease from 0.37 to 0.3, representing an 18.92% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,468 | #27,277 | -16.23% |
| Count | 1,010 | 886 | -12.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.3 | -18.92% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clines
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Clines identified as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 84.46% in 2000 to 81.60% in 2010. Those identifying as Black increased from 13.47% in 2000 to 15.12% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.89% to 1.35% over the same decade, marking a 51.69% change. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities also rose from 0.99% to 1.13%, a 14.14% increase. No persons with the Clines surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.46% | 81.6% | -3.39% |
| Black | 13.47% | 15.12% | 12.25% |
| Hispanic | 0.89% | 1.35% | 51.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 1.13% | 14.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |