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

Cloer, 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 Cloer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cloer in America

Cloer is the 19911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cloer surname appeared 1,348 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 Cloer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cloer 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 Cloer

The surname Cloer is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the Middle Ages, specifically in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. The name is believed to be derived from the Old German word "kloer," meaning "clear" or "bright," possibly referring to a person with a fair complexion or bright personality.

Cloer is a variant spelling of the more common German surname Kloer, which can be found in historical records dating back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented instances is in the Würzburg tax records of 1285, where a certain Heinricus Kloer is mentioned.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various manuscripts and records across Germany, such as the Rotenburg chronicles of 1367, where a Conradus Cloer is listed as a prominent citizen. The Cloer family was also present in the town of Nordhausen, where the local church register from 1487 includes the name Johannes Cloer.

During the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Johannes Cloer (1510-1578), a German theologian and Protestant reformer who was a close associate of Martin Luther. He served as a pastor in Wittenberg and played a significant role in the spread of the Reformation throughout Saxony.

Another notable figure was Hans Cloer (1595-1663), a renowned German architect and sculptor who worked on several prominent buildings in Dresden, including the Frauenkirche and the Residenzschloss. His intricate carvings and designs were highly regarded during his time.

In the 18th century, the name resurfaced in the annals of German literature with the birth of Philipp Cloer (1738-1804), a poet and playwright from Saxony. His works, which included comedies and satires, were popular among the intellectual circles of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, a significant figure was Wilhelm Cloer (1819-1892), a German businessman and industrialist who founded the Cloer Werke, a company that manufactured household appliances and became a renowned brand in Germany and beyond.

Throughout its history, the surname Cloer has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, with branches of the family spreading to other parts of Europe and eventually to other continents through migration. While its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, the name continues to carry a rich legacy and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cloer

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

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

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