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

Clyne, 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 Clyne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clyne in America

Clyne is the 18724th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clyne surname appeared 1,467 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 Clyne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clyne 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 Clyne

The surname Clyne has its origins in Scotland, specifically in the Scottish Highlands. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "cluain," which means "meadow" or "pasture." The name likely originated as a topographic surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked in a meadow or pastureland.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Clyne can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was Donald Clyne, who was mentioned in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in 1264. The name was also found in various Scottish charters and records throughout the Middle Ages, often appearing with slight variations in spelling, such as "Clune" or "Cluny."

In the 16th century, the name Clyne was particularly prevalent in the counties of Inverness and Nairn in the Scottish Highlands. Records from this time period show that the Clynes were a prominent family in the region, with some members holding influential positions within the local communities.

One notable figure from history bearing the surname Clyne was Sir Alexander Clyne (1570-1638), a Scottish landowner and politician who served as a member of the Scottish Parliament. He was a prominent figure in the affairs of the Scottish Kirk and played a significant role in the tumultuous events leading up to the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.

Another notable individual was John Clyne (1714-1789), a Scottish minister and author who served as the minister of the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh. He was known for his writings on theology and his involvement in the religious debates of his time.

In the 19th century, the surname Clyne gained some prominence in the literary world with the Scottish author and poet, William Clyne (1803-1865). He was renowned for his works celebrating Scottish culture and landscapes, such as "The Norlan' Muir" and "The Braes o' Gleniff."

Other notable bearers of the surname Clyne include Sir David Clyne (1850-1924), a Scottish industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the iron and steel industry in Glasgow, and Sir James Clyne (1856-1944), a Scottish lawyer and judge who served as Lord President of the Court of Session, Scotland's highest civil court.

While the surname Clyne has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Scottish emigration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the Scottish Highlands, where it has been a part of the cultural tapestry for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clyne

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

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

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