Explore the Family Name Cluett
The meaning of Cluett
Welsh and English: habitational name from Clwyd in Wales.
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How common is the last name Cluett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Cluett experienced a slight shift in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranked 83,004 in 2000, it fell to 85,049 in 2010, marking a decrease of 2.46%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Cluett increased from 211 to 220 during this period, reflecting a growth of 4.27%. However, the proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, moving from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,004 | #85,049 | -2.46% |
| Count | 211 | 220 | 4.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cluett
Turning to the ethnicity associated with the surname Cluett, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identified as White, although this percentage declined slightly from 95.73% in 2000 to 92.73% in 2010. During this same period, there were no recorded instances of Cluetts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or belonging to two or more races. Notably, there was an emergence of Cluetts identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, accounting for 3.18% of those with the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 92.73% | -3.13% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |