Explore the Family Name Cluckey
The meaning of Cluckey
1. Americanized form of French Cloutier. Alteration of the French ending -tier to English -key is typical for American French surnames. Compare Clukey. 2. Possibly also Scottish: variant of Cluckie, a shortened form of McLuckie. History: Most, if not all, of the American bearers of the surname Cluckey are descendants of Zacharie Cloutier from France, who was in QC by 1634 (see Cloutier).
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How common is the last name Cluckey in the United States?
The surname Cluckey, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, ranked 53,420 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to a ranking of 54,418 in 2010, a change of -1.87%. The number of individuals with this surname, however, increased from 363 in 2000 to 379 in 2010, a growth of 4.41%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,420 | #54,418 | -1.87% |
| Count | 363 | 379 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cluckey
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the surname Cluckey identified as White, with 96.14% in 2000 and 94.99% in 2010. There was a minor decrease of -1.20% over the decade. People identifying with two or more races made up 1.93% in 2000, dropping to 1.32% in 2010, a decline of -31.61%. Notably, the Hispanic representation in this group went from 0% in 2000 to 2.64% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 94.99% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.64% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.32% | -31.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |