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

Clemon, 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 Clemon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clemon in America

Clemon is the 50106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clemon surname appeared 418 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 Clemon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clemon 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 Clemon

The surname Clemon originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the French name Clement, which comes from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "mild." The earliest known bearers of this surname were found in the regions of Normandy and Picardy in northern France.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Clemon name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings in England compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. The name appears in its Old French spelling of "Clemens" in this document.

The Clemon family played a significant role in the history of France during the Middle Ages. Jean Clemon (1280-1349), a nobleman from Normandy, was a prominent military leader who fought alongside King Philip VI during the Hundred Years' War against England. His bravery and leadership earned him the title of "Chevalier" (Knight).

In the 15th century, the Clemon family established a prominent presence in the city of Rouen, where they were involved in the local government and trade. Jacques Clemon (1415-1482), a wealthy merchant and alderman of Rouen, is credited with helping to rebuild the city after it was ravaged by the Wars of Religion.

As the name spread across Europe, it took on various spellings and forms. In England, the name was often spelled as "Clymance" or "Clemance," while in Germany it appeared as "Klemens" or "Klemm."

One notable bearer of the Clemon name was Sir John Clemon (1520-1592), an English explorer and navigator who accompanied Sir Francis Drake on his famous circumnavigation of the globe between 1577 and 1580. He played a crucial role in mapping and charting new territories during this historic voyage.

Another prominent figure was Marie-Anne Clemon (1768-1849), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean. Her detailed descriptions and illustrations of flora from the West Indies were highly regarded by the scientific community of her time.

In the realm of literature, Auguste Clemon (1838-1901) was a renowned French novelist and playwright who was known for his vivid depictions of life in rural France. His most famous work, "Le Roman Paysan" (The Peasant Novel), was widely acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of the struggles and joys of the French countryside.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clemon

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

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

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