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

Clower, 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 Clower surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clower in America

Clower is the 14096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clower surname appeared 2,132 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 Clower.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clower 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 Clower

The surname Clower has its roots in England, originating in the late 13th or early 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "claver," which means clover, a type of plant. This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a clover field or worked with clover in some capacity.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Clower can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dating back to 1296. This document lists a Robert Clower among the residents of the county. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a William Clovere, which is likely an earlier spelling variation of the same surname.

In the 15th century, the Clower surname appeared in various historical records across different parts of England. For instance, the Patent Rolls of 1443 mention a John Clower from Hertfordshire, while the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1488 refers to a John Clower from that county.

One notable individual with the Clower surname was Henry Clower, who lived in the late 16th century. Born around 1560, he was a prominent merchant and landowner in Somerset. Records show that he acquired significant wealth and owned properties in various parts of the county.

Another historical figure bearing this surname was William Clower, born in 1634 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and educator who served as the headmaster of the prestigious King's School in Worcester from 1668 until his death in 1712.

In the 18th century, a man named John Clower (1712-1784) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in London. His timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and influential members of society during that era.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Francis Clower (1810-1892), a prominent architect from Oxfordshire. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including churches and country estates, throughout the English countryside.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of Charles Clower (1865-1937), a renowned botanist and horticulturist from Warwickshire. He dedicated his life to the study and cultivation of various plant species, publishing several influential works on the subject.

While the Clower surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by those who emigrated from the British Isles over the centuries. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this name can be found within the boundaries of England, where it originated and flourished.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clower

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

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

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