Explore the Family Name Clowney
The meaning of Clowney
1. Scottish: probably a variant of Cluny or Clunie 1, habitational name from a place in Perthshire called Clunie. 2. English: possibly a variant of Clunie 2. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
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How common is the last name Clowney in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Clowney has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 31,986th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 31,587th spot, representing a 1.25% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 681 in 2000 to 732 in 2010, which is a 7.49% growth. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #31,587 | 1.25% |
| Count | 681 | 732 | 7.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clowney
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates varying changes for those bearing the surname Clowney over the decade. From 2000 to 2010, there were no Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals identified with this surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased slightly from 69.31% to 66.67%, whereas those identifying as White saw a small increase from 26.87% to 28.42%. Hispanic representation also grew from 1.62% to 2.32%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.06% to 1.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 69.31% | 66.67% | -3.81% |
| White | 26.87% | 28.42% | 5.77% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2.32% | 43.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 1.78% | -13.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |