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

Clendon, 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 Clendon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clendon in America

Clendon is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clendon surname appeared 100 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 Clendon.

The history of the last name Clendon

The surname Clendon has its origins in England, specifically in the county of Cheshire. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "clene" and "dun," which together mean "clean hill" or "clean valley."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Clendon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Clendun." This reference suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Clendon was primarily concentrated in the northwest of England, particularly in Cheshire and neighboring counties. The earliest known bearer of the name was Richard de Clendon, who lived in the late 12th century and was recorded as a landowner in Cheshire.

In the 16th century, the spelling of the name evolved to its current form, "Clendon." This period also saw the emergence of several notable individuals with this surname, including John Clendon (c. 1520-1590), a respected lawyer and landowner in Cheshire.

As the centuries passed, the Clendon family spread across various parts of England and even ventured to other parts of the British Isles. One prominent figure was Sir William Clendon (1630-1704), a successful merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1692.

Another notable individual was Captain James Clendon (1770-1838), a British naval officer who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the coastline of New Zealand during the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the name Clendon is associated with the English writer and poet Thomas Clendon (1805-1875), whose works were widely acclaimed during the Victorian era.

While the exact origins of the surname Clendon may be lost in the mists of time, its rich history and evolution over the centuries have left an indelible mark on the tapestry of English surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clendon

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

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 Clendon 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.

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

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