About Clemence
The surname Clemence is of English and French origin and is derived from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Clemens. The name may have been bestowed as a personal name due to its association with qualities such as kindness and compassion. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.
The surname Clemence is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Clemence 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 Clemence is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Clemence in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Clemence using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.