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

Clervil, 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 Clervil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clervil in America

Clervil is the 65782nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clervil surname appeared 301 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 Clervil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clervil 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 Clervil

The surname CLERVIL originates from France, specifically the northern regions of Normandy and Brittany. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "clerc" and "ville," meaning "clerk" and "village" or "town," respectively. This suggests that the name may have been initially borne by someone who was a clerk or a literate person associated with a particular village or town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CLERVIL name can be found in the Rolls of the Norman Exchequer, a collection of financial records from the Duchy of Normandy during the 12th and 13th centuries. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Clervile," "Clereville," and "Claireville," reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions of the time.

During the 15th century, the CLERVIL surname gained prominence in the region of Brittany, where it was associated with several notable families. One notable figure was Jean CLERVIL (c. 1420-1488), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Rennes. His descendants played influential roles in the local governance and trade affairs of the region.

In the 16th century, the name appears in historical records related to the French Wars of Religion. Pierre CLERVIL (c. 1530-1595) was a Huguenot soldier and captain who fought alongside the Protestant forces during these conflicts. His bravery and leadership were recognized by his contemporaries, and he was granted lands in the Poitou region for his service.

Another notable figure was François CLERVIL (1585-1648), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Paris. He authored several influential treatises on civil law and served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris, one of the highest courts in the Kingdom of France at the time.

In the 18th century, the CLERVIL name gained further prominence with the rise of Jacques CLERVIL (1710-1778), a successful merchant and shipowner from the port city of Nantes. He amassed considerable wealth through his trading ventures and became a prominent figure in the city's mercantile community.

Throughout its history, the CLERVIL surname has been associated with various professions, including clergy, merchants, soldiers, and legal professionals. While its origins can be traced back to northern France, the name has since spread to other regions and countries through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clervil

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

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

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