Explore the Family Name Chacko
The meaning of Chacko
1. Indian (Kerala) and Jewish (from India): from a vernacular pet form of the personal name Jacob, found among Christians in southern India and Jews of Cochin. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 2. Americanized form of Slovak Čačko: nickname from čačka ‘toy, plaything’. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Oommen, Varughese, Eapen, Babu, Mathai, Ninan, Cheriyan, Shanti, Aleykutty, Biji, Harsha, Jaya.
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How common is the last name Chacko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chacko has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,168th and increased in rank to 9,899th by 2010, reflecting a change of 18.65%. In terms of the number of people carrying this surname, there was a surge from 2,347 in 2000 to 3,266 in 2010, indicating a significant rise of 39.16%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also increased from 0.87 to 1.11 during the same period, marking a 27.59% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,168 | #9,899 | 18.65% |
| Count | 2,347 | 3,266 | 39.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.87 | 1.11 | 27.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chacko
Discussing the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Chacko, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group increased from 84.02% in 2000 to 87.20% in 2010, experiencing a growth of 3.78%. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a decline from 6.09% to 2.60%, a decrease of 57.31%. Similarly, individuals identifying as White decreased by 7.50%, from 8.27% to 7.65%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation grew by an impressive 218.18%, albeit from a smaller base of 0.55% to 1.75%. Black representation remained relatively stable, seeing a slight increase of 6.98%, while American Indian and Alaskan Native representation fell by 46.87%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 84.02% | 87.2% | 3.78% |
| White | 8.27% | 7.65% | -7.5% |
| Two or More Races | 6.09% | 2.6% | -57.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.55% | 1.75% | 218.18% |
| Black | 0.43% | 0.46% | 6.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.64% | 0.34% | -46.87% |