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

Clincy, 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 Clincy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clincy in America

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

The Clincy 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 Clincy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clincy 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 Clincy

The surname Clincy has its roots in England, emerging during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a now-lost or unidentified place name. The surname's earliest recorded spelling can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in tax rolls and parish records under various spellings such as Clyncy, Clyncie, and Clynsy.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Clincy surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, a census-like survey conducted in 1279. Here, a certain John de Clyncy is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Bampton. This historical record provides valuable insight into the name's early presence in the region.

During the 14th century, the Clincy surname gained further recognition when Sir William Clincy, a prominent knight from Warwickshire, was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the Battle of Crécy in 1346. His bravery and valor on the battlefield were noted, solidifying the Clincy name in the annals of English history.

As the centuries progressed, the Clincy surname continued to be associated with various localities across England. In the 16th century, records from the parish of St. Mary's in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, document the marriage of Elizabeth Clincy to Thomas Wyndham in 1587. This union suggests the name's presence in East Anglia during the Elizabethan era.

Moving into the 17th century, the Clincy surname gained literary recognition with the publication of "The Compleat Angler" by Izaak Walton in 1653. Within its pages, Walton mentions a certain Thomas Clincy, a skilled angler and fisherman from the River Dove in Derbyshire. This reference not only showcases the name's continued presence but also its association with outdoor pursuits and the natural world.

In the 18th century, the Clincy name gained prominence in the field of academia when Professor William Clincy (1712-1789) was appointed as the Chair of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. His contributions to the advancement of mathematical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment earned him widespread respect and admiration.

Throughout the centuries, the Clincy surname has been carried by numerous notable individuals, each leaving their mark on various fields and disciplines. From knights and scholars to tradesmen and artists, the name has woven itself into the tapestry of English history, reflecting the rich diversity and resilience of this enduring surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clincy

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

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

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