Explore the Family Name Clore
The meaning of Clore
Americanized form of German Klaar or of its very rare variant Klor (see Klar). Compare Cloer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Clore has seen a slight shift over a decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 15854 in terms of popularity and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 16302, reflecting a decrease of 2.83%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 1685 in 2000 to 1769 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.99%. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of 3.23%, moving from 0.62 in 2000 to 0.6 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,854 | #16,302 | -2.83% |
| Count | 1,685 | 1,769 | 4.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.62 | 0.6 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clore
The Decennial U.S. Census data also gives insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Clore. In 2000, 90.39% of individuals carrying the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 88.86% by 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also decreased over the decade, by 12.68% and 16.12% respectively. However, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 1.19% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, a change of 109.24%. Similarly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native increased by 57.56% and 37.74% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.39% | 88.86% | -1.69% |
| Black | 5.46% | 4.58% | -16.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 2.71% | 57.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.19% | 2.49% | 109.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0.73% | 37.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.62% | -12.68% |