Explore the Family Name Clos
The meaning of Clos
1. German: variant of Kloss 1. It is also found in France (Lorraine). 2. French: topographic name for someone who lived by an enclosure of some sort, from Old French clos ‘enclosure’ (from Late Latin clausum, past participle of claudere ‘to close’). Compare Duclos.
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How common is the last name Clos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Clos' has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 38,587th most popular surname, but it moved up to the 38,214th position in 2010, demonstrating an increase of approximately 0.97%. The total count of individuals with the surname 'Clos' also increased by about 7.61% during this period, going from 539 in 2000 to 580 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained stable at 0.2 over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,587 | #38,214 | 0.97% |
| Count | 539 | 580 | 7.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clos
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the 'Clos' surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. This figure increased slightly from 97.59% in 2000 to 98.62% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either of these periods. A small percentage (1.03%) identified as having two or more races in 2010, a new development from 2000 when there were none. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.48% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.59% | 98.62% | 1.06% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |