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

Closson, 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 Closson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Closson in America

Closson is the 15250th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Closson surname appeared 1,928 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Closson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Closson 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 Closson

The surname Closson originated in France during the medieval period, deriving from the Old French occupational name "closier," meaning a maker or seller of enclosures or fences. It is believed that the name first emerged in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Closson can be found in the Livre des Bourgeois de Rouen, a historical document from the city of Rouen, dating back to the 14th century. This reference suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

Another notable mention of the surname Closson is found in the Calendars of the Exchequer, a series of records maintained by the English Exchequer from the 12th to the 19th century. These records document a Ricardus Closson, who was involved in a legal dispute over land ownership in Wiltshire, England, in the year 1302.

In the 16th century, the name Closson appeared in various forms, including Clossen, Clossun, and Clossoun, reflecting the linguistic variations and spelling conventions of the time. One prominent figure bearing this name was Jean Closson (1528–1591), a French nobleman and military commander who served under King Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion.

During the 17th century, the Closson family established roots in the New World, with several members emigrating to the American colonies. One notable figure was François Closson (1620–1692), a French-Canadian pioneer and explorer who played a significant role in the early settlement of the region around present-day Detroit, Michigan.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Closson family settled in Ireland, where the name evolved into the spelling "Clossen." One notable individual from this lineage was William Clossen (1745–1815), an Irish merchant and landowner who was actively involved in the linen trade in County Armagh.

Throughout the 19th century, the Closson surname continued to be found in various regions, with individuals bearing the name making contributions in fields such as literature, politics, and academia. One notable figure was Charles Closson (1826–1898), an American poet and essayist who published several works celebrating the natural beauty of New England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Closson

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

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

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