Explore the Family Name Chacha
The meaning of Chacha
1. Spanish: unexplained. This surname is most common in Ecuador and Mexico. 2. East African (mainly Tanzania and Kenya): unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chacha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chacha has increased significantly in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Chacha was ranked at 69,201 but by 2010, it had moved up to 39,659, representing a significant jump of 42.69%. The actual count of people with this surname also more than doubled from 265 to 554 individuals during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a notable increase from 0.1 to 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,201 | #39,659 | 42.69% |
| Count | 265 | 554 | 109.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.19 | 90% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chacha
According to ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the last name Chacha identify as Hispanic, growing from 73.21% in 2000 to 80.51% in 2010. There was also a small increase in the Asian/Pacific Islander category, from none reported in 2000 to 1.26% in 2010. However, those identifying as White and Black experienced decreases in their proportions from 5.28% to 3.25%, and from 16.23% to 14.44% respectively. No changes were observed in the American Indian and Alaskan Native group or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.21% | 80.51% | 9.97% |
| Black | 16.23% | 14.44% | -11.03% |
| White | 5.28% | 3.25% | -38.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.91% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |