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

Clemo, 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 Clemo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clemo in America

Clemo is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clemo surname appeared 380 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 Clemo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clemo 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 Clemo

The surname Clemo originated in Cornwall, England. It is believed to be derived from the Cornish word "clem," meaning "valley" or "ravine." The name likely referred to someone who lived in or near a valley or ravine.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Clemo can be found in the Assize Rolls of Cornwall from the late 13th century, where it was spelled "Clem." Over time, the name evolved to its modern spelling of "Clemo."

In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Clemo name was primarily concentrated in the parishes of St. Austell, Tywardreath, and Creed in Cornwall. Some notable Clemo families during this period included the Clemos of Tregaminion and the Clemos of Polgreen.

The Reverend John Clemo (1573-1641) was a notable figure who served as the Rector of St. Austell from 1614 until his death. He was instrumental in the construction of the Church of St. Austell.

In the 18th century, the Clemo family expanded beyond Cornwall, with some members migrating to other parts of England and even to the American colonies. One such individual was William Clemo (1725-1793), who settled in Virginia and fought in the American Revolutionary War.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent Clemo individuals, including the writer and poet Jack Clemo (1916-1994). Born in St. Austell, Clemo gained recognition for his works that explored themes of disability, spirituality, and his Cornish heritage.

Another notable figure was Sir Richard Clemo (1822-1906), a successful businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the town of St. Austell, including funding the construction of the Clemo Public Rooms.

In the early 20th century, the name Clemo continued to be closely associated with Cornwall. One prominent individual was Leonard Clemo (1901-1985), a Cornish artist known for his landscapes and seascapes depicting the rugged beauty of the Cornish coastline.

Throughout its history, the surname Clemo has maintained strong ties to its Cornish roots, with many bearers of the name continuing to reside in the county and contributing to its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clemo

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

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

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