Explore the Family Name Clure
The meaning of Clure
Irish: shortened form of McClure.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clure in the United States?
The surname Clure saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Clure was the 63,141st most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 71,042nd place, marking a decline of 12.51%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period, from 296 in 2000 to 275 in 2010, which is a drop of 7.09%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Clure per 100,000 decreased by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,141 | #71,042 | -12.51% |
| Count | 296 | 275 | -7.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clure
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Clure, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identify as White. This figure slightly declined from 94.26% in 2000 to 93.45% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races increased by 21.11%, from 2.70% to 3.27% over the same decade. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also saw a decrease from 2.03% to 1.82%. Nevertheless, there were no recorded changes in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 93.45% | -0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.27% | 21.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.03% | 1.82% | -10.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |