Explore the Family Name Clisham
The meaning of Clisham
Scottish and Irish: possibly a habitational name from Clisham in the Western Isles. However, a Gaelic form, Mac Cliseam, has also been suggested, of unexplained derivation.
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How common is the last name Clisham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clisham has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 65,492 and fell to a rank of 69,579 by 2010, a decrease of 6.24 percent. The total number of individuals with this surname also experienced a slight decrease from 283 in 2000 to 282 in 2010, a change of -0.35 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,492 | #69,579 | -6.24% |
| Count | 283 | 282 | -0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clisham
In regard to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that those with the surname Clisham are primarily of White ethnicity, although there was a small decline from 97.17 percent in 2000 to 95.39 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Clisham surname showed an increase from 2.12 percent in 2000 to 2.84 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 95.39% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 2.84% | 33.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |