Explore the Family Name Chagnon
The meaning of Chagnon
French: topographic name from a diminutive of chagne ‘oak tree’, a regional variant of chêne (see Chene), or a habitational name from (Le) Chagnon, the name of several places in various parts of France. History: François Chagnon dit Larose from Descartes in Indre-et-Loire, France, married Catherine Charron in QC in 1679. His descendants also bear the former secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name Larose. Some characteristic forenames: French Pierre, Emile, Lucien, Andre, Dominique, Fernand, Remi, Armand, Camille, Cecile, Herve, Jacques.
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How common is the last name Chagnon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chagnon saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 14,273 in 2000 to 15,166 in 2010, marking a 6.26% decline. However, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased, moving from 1,926 in 2000 to 1,943 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k people decreased by 7.04%, reflecting a relative decrease in popularity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,273 | #15,166 | -6.26% |
| Count | 1,926 | 1,943 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.66 | -7.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chagnon
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift within the Chagnon surname bearers over the decade. In 2000, 95.33% identified as White, which decreased slightly to 94.34% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 41.74%, rising from 2.18% in 2000 to 3.09% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.08% in 2010, a change of 38.46%. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races saw a decline of 8.15% over the decade. Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities remained constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.33% | 94.34% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 2.18% | 3.09% | 41.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 1.24% | -8.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 1.08% | 38.46% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |