Explore the Family Name Cloer
The meaning of Cloer
German: variant of Kloer and, in North America, also an altered form of this or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname, such as Klar or of its variant Klaar. Compare Cloar and Clore.
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How common is the last name Cloer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Cloer has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, Cloer was ranked 19,272 in terms of popularity and had a count of 1,301. By 2010, although the number of individuals with the Cloer surname increased to 1,348, its rank fell to 19,911, marking a decrease in its popularity by 3.32%. Additionally, the proportion per 100k people also dropped by 4.17% from 0.48 to 0.46 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,272 | #19,911 | -3.32% |
| Count | 1,301 | 1,348 | 3.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cloer
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Cloer surname identify as white, with this group increasing slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 97.03% in 2010. The data also revealed a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, growing by 15.58% over the ten-year period. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as "Two or more races" saw a decrease of 19.57%. Notably, there were no individuals with the Cloer surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, there was a slight presence of Asian/Pacific Islanders.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.03% | 0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.38% | 1.11% | -19.57% |
| Hispanic | 0.77% | 0.89% | 15.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |