Explore the Family Name Clodfelter

The meaning of Clodfelter

Americanized form of Swiss German Glattfelder (see Gladfelter).

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How common is the last name Clodfelter in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clodfelter has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Clodfelter ranked 11,958 in popularity and was carried by approximately 2,396 individuals, representing a proportion of 0.89 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the surname had slipped to the 12,935th position and the count had dropped marginally to 2,375, indicating a proportion of 0.81 per 100,000 people. This represents an overall change of -8.17 in ranking and -0.88 in count.

20002010Change
Rank#11,958#12,935-8.17%
Count2,3962,375-0.88%
Proportion per 100k0.890.81-8.99%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clodfelter

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Clodfelter also underwent slight changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Clodfelters identified as White, with percentages of 92.15 in 2000 and 91.71 in 2010, showing a small decrease. Individuals identifying as Black made up 5.43% in 2000, increasing to 6.02% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races saw a rise from 1.00% to 1.18%. Conversely, the percentage of Clodfelters who identify as Hispanic fell from 1.04% to 0.76%. There were no Clodfelters who identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.

20002010Change
White92.15%91.71%-0.48%
Black5.43%6.02%10.87%
Two or More Races1%1.18%18%
Hispanic1.04%0.76%-26.92%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%