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

Clarett, 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 Clarett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clarett in America

Clarett is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clarett surname appeared 131 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 Clarett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clarett 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 Clarett

The surname Clarett originated in France, specifically in the Lorraine region, during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "claret," which referred to a pale red color or a light-bodied red wine. This connection suggests that the name may have initially denoted someone associated with the wine trade or someone with reddish hair or complexion.

In the medieval period, surnames were often descriptive, referring to an individual's occupation, physical traits, or place of origin. The earliest recorded instance of the name Clarett can be found in the 1295 census rolls of the town of Metz, where a certain Jehan Clarett was listed as a resident.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various spelling variations, such as Claret, Clarette, and Clarette, reflecting regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time. One notable historical figure bearing this surname was Claude Clarette (1590-1662), a French jurist and magistrate who served as the Lieutenant Criminel of Châlons-sur-Marne.

In the 17th century, the Clarett name appeared in the records of the Protestant Huguenot community in France. Following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, many Huguenots fled religious persecution and sought refuge in other European countries and the American colonies. This diaspora likely contributed to the spread of the Clarett surname across different regions.

Another historical figure of note was Jean-Baptiste Clarette (1733-1807), a French historian and genealogist who authored several works on the nobility and heraldry of Lorraine. His comprehensive research into family lineages and coats of arms shed light on the Clarett name's origins and its connections to various noble families in the region.

In the 19th century, the Clarett surname appeared in various records across Europe, including France, Germany, and Switzerland. One notable bearer was Auguste Clarette (1823-1890), a French artist and illustrator renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings depicting historical scenes and landscapes.

While the Clarett name has roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration patterns. Throughout its history, the surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, scholars, artists, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clarett

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

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 Clarett 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 Clarett 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 Clarett was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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