Explore the Family Name Clower
The meaning of Clower
1. English (Nottinghamshire, of Norman origin): occupational name for a nailer, from an agent derivative of Old French clou ‘nail’ (compare French Cloutier). 2. Americanized form of German Klauer (or the variant Clauer).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clower in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clower saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Clower was ranked 13,291st most popular surname, but it dropped to 14,096th by 2010, a decrease of around 6%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly from 2,105 to 2,132, a growth of 1.28%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by approximately 7.69% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,291 | #14,096 | -6.06% |
| Count | 2,105 | 2,132 | 1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.78 | 0.72 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clower
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity distribution among those with the surname Clower. The data shows an increase in diversity over the decade. In 2000, 91.12% identified as White, but this figure decreased to 88.32% by 2010. During the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.90% to 2.16%, a jump of 140%. There were also slight increases in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, while the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.12% | 88.32% | -3.07% |
| Black | 5.84% | 7.18% | 22.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.16% | 140% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 1.08% | 2.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.84% | 10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.42% | 27.27% |