Explore the Family Name Clinkenbeard
The meaning of Clinkenbeard
Americanized form of North German Klingebiel, a variant of Klingbeil or of Klinkenberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clinkenbeard in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clinkenbeard experienced a small increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 22,854th in popularity, with 1,046 individuals identified by this name. By 2010, the count increased to 1,125, bumping the name's rank to 22,770th, marking a 0.37% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 slightly decreased by 2.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,854 | #22,770 | 0.37% |
| Count | 1,046 | 1,125 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.39 | 0.38 | -2.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clinkenbeard
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census offers an interesting perspective on the diversity within the Clinkenbeard surname holders. In 2000, a significant majority of Clinkenbeards (93.12%) identified as white. This percentage decreased slightly to 91.02% by 2010. The Hispanic identification saw an increase of 43.67%, albeit from a smaller base of 2.29%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category also saw a considerable increase, up by 55.23% from 1.72%. The proportions identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero for both years. The "two or more races" category experienced a modest increase, rising from 2.01% to 2.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.12% | 91.02% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.29% | 43.67% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.72% | 2.67% | 55.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 2.31% | 14.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |