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

Claybon, 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 Claybon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Claybon in America

Claybon is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Claybon surname appeared 371 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 Claybon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Claybon 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 Claybon

The surname Claybon has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "claeg" meaning clay and "bune" meaning a small hill or mound. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone living near a clay hill or mound.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "de Claibourn". This early spelling variation indicates a connection to a specific place name, possibly referring to a location with a clay hill or mound.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is listed as "Claibarn". This further reinforces the name's association with a place name and its relation to a geographical feature.

During the 16th century, the name took on a more recognizable spelling, with instances like "Clayborne" recorded in the Parish Registers of Worcestershire in 1567. This spelling variation remained prominent in the following centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the Claybon surname include John Claybon, born in 1642 in Oxfordshire, who served as a member of Parliament for the borough of Woodstock. Another prominent figure was William Claybon, born in 1712 in Gloucestershire, who was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings in the region.

In the 18th century, the name is found in various records, such as the Parish Registers of Warwickshire, where a Thomas Claybon was recorded in 1784. Additionally, the Marriage Registers of Essex mention a Mary Claybon in 1792.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to appear in various records, including the Census of England and Wales in 1841, which listed a family of Claybons residing in the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore, Warwickshire. One notable figure from this period was Elizabeth Claybon, born in 1825 in Worcestershire, who became a renowned author and poet, publishing several works that gained critical acclaim.

Throughout its history, the Claybon surname has maintained a strong presence, particularly in the English counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, and Warwickshire, where it is believed to have originated. While the name may have started as a reference to a geographical feature, it has since become a distinct surname with a rich history and notable bearers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Claybon

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

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

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