Explore the Family Name Chahine
The meaning of Chahine
Arabic (Maghreb, Lebanon, Syria): French-influenced variant of Shahin ‘falcon’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamad, Ali, Hazem, Kamal, Salah, Talal, Youssef, Abbas, Abd, Abdallah, Abdulrahman, Akram. French Antoine, Alain, Georges, Henri, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Chahine in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chahine has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chahine was ranked as the 39,617th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it climbed to the 33,121st spot, reflecting a 16.4% rise in its ranking. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 522 in 2000 to 691 in 2010, indicating a substantial growth of 32.38%. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals named Chahine per 100,000 people also increased by 21.05% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,617 | #33,121 | 16.4% |
| Count | 522 | 691 | 32.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.23 | 21.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chahine
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chahine has also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the dominant ethnic identity linked to this surname was White, at 79.69%, which rose to 86.40% by 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races saw declines over the same period, decreasing by 49.42% and 57.83% respectively. Notably, the representation of Chahines who identified as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.49% to 5.50%. There were no records of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.69% | 86.4% | 8.42% |
| Two or More Races | 14.75% | 6.22% | -57.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 5.5% | 120.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 0.87% | -49.42% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |