Explore the Family Name Clyburn
The meaning of Clyburn
English: variant of Cliburn.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Clyburn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Clyburn experienced mild popularity growth between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved slightly from 10,311 to 10,250, indicating a modest increase of 0.59%. The frequency of the surname also saw an upturn, with the count rising from 2,864 to 3,145—a growth rate of approximately 9.81%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Clyburn per 100,000 increased marginally from 1.06 to 1.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,311 | #10,250 | 0.59% |
| Count | 2,864 | 3,145 | 9.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.07 | 0.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Clyburn
Turning to ethnicity, the Census data shows that the Clyburn surname spans multiple ethnic identities. In 2010, the largest group associated with the surname Clyburn was Black, accounting for 56.88% of the total, up by 2.84% from 2000. Those identifying as White made up 37.01% of the Clyburns, showing a decrease of 9.33% over the decade. The Hispanic population with this surname grew by 63.37%, although it still represented a small percentage at 1.65%. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native saw increases of 47.06%, 62.91%, and 30.36% respectively, but each group remained under 5% of all Clyburns in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.31% | 56.88% | 2.84% |
| White | 40.82% | 37.01% | -9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 3.47% | 62.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 1.65% | 63.37% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0.73% | 30.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.17% | 0.25% | 47.06% |