Explore the Family Name Chada
The meaning of Chada
Indian (Punjab): variant of Chadha. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Kiran, Prakash, Ramana, Sandeep, Srinivas, Sunil, Sushil.
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How common is the last name Chada in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chada has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The census data shows that it went from being ranked 62046th most common surname in 2000 to 49177th in 2010, marking an upward change of around 20.74%. The total number of people with the surname Chada also increased by 41.72% during the same period, from 302 to 428. This raised the proportion of individuals named Chada per 100,000 U.S. residents from 0.11 to 0.15, signifying a growth rate of approximately 36.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #49,177 | 20.74% |
| Count | 302 | 428 | 41.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.15 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chada
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chada. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a remarkable 78.81% increase in the percentage of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of people with this surname who identified as White declined by 20.33%, whereas those identifying as Hispanic saw a rise of 17.62%. In 2010, the census began recording individuals who identify as Black under the Chada surname, accounting for 2.10% of the total. However, there was no record of individuals identifying as either part of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, unlike in 2000 when 4.30% identified as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.21% | 55.14% | -20.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.21% | 34.35% | 78.81% |
| Hispanic | 5.96% | 7.01% | 17.62% |
| Black | 0% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |