Find out how popular the last name Clamon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Clamon.

Clamon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Clamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clamon in America

Clamon is the 88020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clamon surname appeared 211 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Clamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clamon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Clamon

The surname Clamon has its origins in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "clamer," which means "to call out" or "to proclaim." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a town crier or herald, whose job was to make public announcements.

The earliest recorded instance of the Clamon surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, a medieval tax record, where a certain William Clamon was listed in 1194. This indicates that the name was already established in England by the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, variations of the name were documented in various regions of England, such as Clamoun, Clameyn, and Clameyn. These spellings reflect the influence of different local dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 16th century, the Clamon surname appeared in the records of the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. A notable figure from this period was John Clamon (1520-1598), a prominent merchant and landowner who served as a magistrate in Stratford.

Another notable bearer of the Clamon name was Sir Edward Clamon (1645-1721), a British military officer who fought in the Nine Years' War and the War of the Spanish Succession. He later served as the Governor of Fort St. George in Madras, India, from 1708 to 1711.

In the 18th century, the Clamon family established themselves in the county of Yorkshire, where they owned several estates. One prominent member was William Clamon (1734-1804), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist who donated generously to various charitable causes in the region.

The 19th century saw the Clamon surname spread to other parts of the world, including North America. One notable figure was James Clamon (1822-1892), a Canadian politician who served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada from 1867 to 1872.

Another prominent bearer of the Clamon name was Sir Arthur Clamon (1860-1936), a British industrialist and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of the internal combustion engine and automotive technology.

While the Clamon surname may not be as common today as it once was, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various parts of the world. The name's association with town criers and heralds in medieval England, as well as its presence in notable families and individuals throughout history, reflects the diverse and fascinating origins of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clamon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Clamon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Clamon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Clamon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Clamon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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