Explore the Family Name Cluster
The meaning of Cluster
1. Possibly a shortened form of Scottish McAllister. 2. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of German Kloster.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Cluster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cluster has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked the 57,544th most popular surname, but by 2010 it fell to 66,371st position, marking a decrease of 15.34%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped by nearly 10%, from 331 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, reducing its proportion per 100,000 people from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,544 | #66,371 | -15.34% |
| Count | 331 | 298 | -9.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cluster
When it comes to ethnicity, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the surname Cluster identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, though the percentage decreased slightly from 92.45% to 84.90%. During the same period, there was an increase in the Hispanic population from 1.51% to 3.69%, marking a significant rise of 144.37%. In addition, the Black community experienced a growth of 43.58%, increasing their representation from 5.14% to 7.38%. It's interesting to note that the 2010 census marked the first time individuals with this surname identified as belonging to two or more races, at 2.68%. No individuals with the surname Cluster identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.45% | 84.9% | -8.17% |
| Black | 5.14% | 7.38% | 43.58% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 3.69% | 144.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |