Explore the Family Name Clogston
The meaning of Clogston
Scottish: variant of Clugston. This seems to be a survival of an old spelling, which is no longer found in Scotland itself.
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How common is the last name Clogston in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clogston saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 40,552 in 2000 to 44,423 in 2010, a decrease of approximately 9.55%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 508 to 484, marking a 4.72% decrease. Similarly, the proportion of people named Clogston per 100,000 people saw a decline of about 15.79%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #44,423 | -9.55% |
| Count | 508 | 484 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clogston
In terms of ethnic identity, there was a slight shift for those bearing the Clogston surname from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.67% of those with the surname identified as White, dropping to 93.60% by 2010. Interestingly, the data shows an appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity among Clogstons in 2010 that wasn't present in 2000. Also, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races increased from 2.56% in 2000 to 3.31% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.67% | 93.6% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 2.56% | 3.31% | 29.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |