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

Clowers, 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 Clowers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clowers in America

Clowers is the 12186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clowers surname appeared 2,557 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 Clowers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clowers 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 Clowers

The surname CLOWERS has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "clover," referring to the plant or perhaps an occupational name for someone who cultivated or traded in clover. Variations in spelling include Clowere, Clovere, and Clover.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CLOWERS can be found in the Hundredorum Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which mentions a Robert le Clover. The Hundred Rolls were administrative records compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I.

Another early reference to the name CLOWERS appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1332, which mention a John Clovere. The Pipe Rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, providing valuable insights into the names and locations of individuals during that era.

In the 14th century, the CLOWERS surname was associated with the village of Clover in Derbyshire, suggesting a possible connection between the name and a place of origin. This village was also known as Clowere and Clovere in earlier records.

Notable individuals bearing the CLOWERS surname throughout history include:

1. Richard Clowers (c. 1510 - 1570), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Shropshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

2. Elizabeth Clowers (1550 - 1612), an English poet and translator, known for her works on religious subjects.

3. William Clowers (1625 - 1691), a prominent merchant and ship owner in Bristol, England, who played a significant role in the city's trade with the American colonies.

4. John Clowers (1755 - 1823), a British military officer who served in the American Revolutionary War and later became a Member of Parliament for Hampshire.

5. Margaret Clowers (1820 - 1892), an English philanthropist and social reformer, known for her efforts in improving working conditions for women and children in factories.

While the CLOWERS surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and colonization. However, the focus of this report remains on the historical origins and early records associated with this surname in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clowers

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

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

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