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

Clayman, 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 Clayman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clayman in America

Clayman is the 26261st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clayman surname appeared 930 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 Clayman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clayman 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 Clayman

The surname CLAYMAN is of English origin, dating back to the late medieval period around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "clayman," which referred to a worker who dug and processed clay for various purposes, such as pottery or brick-making.

The earliest known records of the CLAYMAN surname can be found in the county of Norfolk, England, where the name was closely associated with the local clay mining industry. It is believed that the name may have originated as an occupational surname, given to individuals who were employed in this trade.

In the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror, there is a mention of a village called "Claymere" in Norfolk, which may have been the birthplace of the CLAYMAN surname. This village was likely named after the abundance of clay deposits in the area, and it is possible that the name CLAYMAN was initially adopted by families residing in or near this location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CLAYMAN surname can be found in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379, which lists a John Clayman. Another notable early bearer of the name was William Clayman, who was born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1502.

Throughout history, several individuals with the CLAYMAN surname have achieved notable recognition. One such individual was Sir John Clayman (1568-1632), an English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1616. Another notable figure was Thomas Clayman (1689-1745), a British architect and surveyor who designed several prominent buildings in London, including the Foundling Hospital.

In the realm of literature, the CLAYMAN surname is associated with the English poet and playwright, William Clayman (1745-1820), who was known for his satirical works and was a contemporary of notable writers such as Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith.

Other notable individuals with the CLAYMAN surname include Mary Clayman (1792-1872), a British artist and painter known for her portraits and landscapes, and Sir Robert Clayman (1839-1912), a Scottish engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the modern shipbuilding industry.

The CLAYMAN surname has also been documented in various place names and historical records throughout England, such as the village of Claymanworth in Lincolnshire, which may have derived its name from the presence of CLAYMAN families in the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clayman

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

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

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