Explore the Family Name Clites
The meaning of Clites
Americanized form of German Gleitz, a nickname from Middle High German glīz ‘shiny, glossy’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clites in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Clites has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,648 in popularity, but by 2010, it dropped to 33,645—a decline of 17.44%. The number of individuals carrying the surname also decreased from 783 in 2000 to 677 in 2010, indicating a -13.54% change. The proportion per 100k people also experienced a decrease of -20.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,648 | #33,645 | -17.44% |
| Count | 783 | 677 | -13.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clites
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Clites, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes over the decade. In 2000, 97.83% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure which slightly decreased to 95.27% by 2010. Meanwhile, the number of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those acknowledging two or more races saw an increase, jumping from 0% to 2.07% and 0.64% to 1.62%, respectively. A small percentage (0.89%) reported Hispanic ethnicity in 2010, a category which registered no individuals in 2000. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.27% | -2.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 1.62% | 153.13% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |