Explore the Family Name Cunliffe
The meaning of Cunliffe
English (Lancashire): habitational name from a place in Lancashire, near Rishton, recorded in 1246 as Kunteclive, from Old English cunte ‘cunt’ + clif ‘slope’, i.e. ‘slope with a slit or crack in it’.
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How common is the last name Cunliffe in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Cunliffe" saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,069 in prevalence, while in 2010, it dropped to rank 30,825, marking a change of -6.04%. The number of individuals with the Cunliffe surname also decreased slightly during this time period, going from 768 in 2000 to 755 in 2010, a drop of -1.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly reduced by -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,069 | #30,825 | -6.04% |
| Count | 768 | 755 | -1.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cunliffe
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Cunliffe surname. There was no reported change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native, with changes of -7.69% and -8.46%, respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals with the Cunliffe surname identifying as White increased marginally from 94.27% to 95.10%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic witnessed a notable decrease from 1.95% to 1.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.27% | 95.1% | 0.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.43% | 1.32% | -7.69% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.19% | -38.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.3% | 1.19% | -8.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |