About Claire
The surname Claire is of French origin and is derived from the given name Claire, which means "clear" or "bright" in French. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with a clear or bright complexion or someone who had a cheerful and optimistic personality. The name Claire has also been associated with the Latin word "clarus," meaning "famous" or "renowned," suggesting that the surname may have been given to individuals who were well-known or distinguished in some way.
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The surname Claire is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Claire based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Claire is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Claire in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Claire using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.