2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Clogg
A topographic surname referring to someone living near a hollow or ditch.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Clogg. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Clogg surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Clogg with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Clogg in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Clogg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Clogg
The surname CLOGG is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "clogg," which referred to a wooden shoe or clog worn by peasants and workers. The name likely arose as a descriptive surname, given to someone who made or wore clogs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname CLOGG can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record from 1273. This document mentions a Robert le Clogge living in Oxfordshire. The use of the prefix "le" indicates that the name was still considered descriptive at that time.
In the 14th century, the CLOGG surname appears in various spellings in historical records, such as "Clogge," "Cloggy," and "Clugg." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling that were common before the standardization of English orthography.
The CLOGG name is also associated with several place names in England, such as Clogg Barn in Lancashire and Cloggy Farm in Shropshire. These locations may have been named after individuals bearing the CLOGG surname or may have influenced the surname's development.
One notable individual with the CLOGG surname was John Clogg (1588-1642), an English Puritan clergyman and author who published several works on religious subjects. Another was Sir William Clogg (1673-1744), a British politician and Member of Parliament for Wigan.
In the 18th century, the CLOGG surname gained prominence through the life of John Clogg (1720-1786), a successful merchant and landowner in Somerset. His descendants included several notable figures, such as Sir John Clogg (1768-1844), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars.
Another distinguished bearer of the CLOGG name was Sir Thomas Clogg (1802-1879), a British lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1868 to 1876.
While the CLOGG surname is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and includes individuals from various walks of life, from clergymen and authors to merchants, naval officers, and judges.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Clogg
Among Census respondents with the surname Clogg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Clogg bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Clogg surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 114
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
- Two or more races0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Clogg
Clogg appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-12 bearers (-9.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,683 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,184 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.0%) | Down 17,683 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 6,184 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Clogg surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #143,511 | -4.5% |
| Count | 122 | 118 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Clogg bearers went from 122 to 118 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 6,184 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #143,511.
FAQ
Clogg surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Clogg?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Clogg. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Clogg?
Clogg ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Clogg. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Clogg.
Has Clogg become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Clogg went from 122 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Clogg?
Among Census respondents with the surname Clogg, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Clogg in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (114 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Clogg appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Clogg (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Clogg mean?
A topographic surname referring to someone living near a hollow or ditch. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Clogg (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Clogg?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.