Explore the Family Name Clowes
The meaning of Clowes
1. English: topographic name from Middle English clouse, cluse, Old English clūse ‘bar, enclosure, narrow pass’, later ‘mill dam, sluicegate, or floodgate’. In the latter sense it may have been a metonymic occupational name applied to a miller. See also Clowser. 2. English: variant of Close or Clow, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 3. Americanized form of German Klaus.
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How common is the last name Clowes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the data reveals that the popularity of the surname Clowes slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 33,380 in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 34,110, a decrease of 2.19%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.26% from 645 to 666 during the same period. Despite the increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.17%, from 0.24 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,380 | #34,110 | -2.19% |
| Count | 645 | 666 | 3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clowes
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the Clowes surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a marginal decline of 0.59% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Two or more races saw a significant growth of 77.42%, increasing from 1.86% to 3.30%. There was also a slight increase in the Hispanic category from 1.86% to 2.10%, an increase of 12.90%. Those identifying as Black experienced a sharp decrease, dropping by 47.37% from 1.71% to 0.90%. No individuals with the Clowes surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.64% | 93.09% | -0.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.86% | 3.3% | 77.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.1% | 12.9% |
| Black | 1.71% | 0.9% | -47.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |