Explore the Family Name Clive
The meaning of Clive
English (Warwickshire): variant of Cliff. The name is also found in Wigtownshire, Scotland.
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How common is the last name Clive in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Clive" saw a decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 66,878 but fell to 74,375 in 2010, marking an 11.21% drop. The count of people with this surname also decreased from 276 to 260 during this period, a decline of 5.8%. Similarly, for every 100,000 people, the number who had the Clive surname declined by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #74,375 | -11.21% |
| Count | 276 | 260 | -5.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clive
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Clive surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 3.26% to zero. Meanwhile, the proportion reporting two or more races increased to 5.38%, up from zero in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as White fell slightly from 84.78% to 82.31%. There was a growth in the Hispanic community, which went up from 5.43% to 6.54%, a 20.44% increase. The Black community showed a decline in their representation from 5.07% to 3.85%, a decrease of 24.06%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.78% | 82.31% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 5.43% | 6.54% | 20.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5.38% | 0% |
| Black | 5.07% | 3.85% | -24.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |