Explore the Family Name Chaidez
The meaning of Chaidez
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): probably an altered form of Chairez. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jesus, Manuel, Ricardo, Margarita, Miguel, Amador, Angel, Francisco, Guadalupe, Librado.
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How common is the last name Chaidez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaidez experienced a significant upward trend between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 8,357th in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 6,949th position, indicating a positive change of approximately 16.85%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 3,640 to 4,826 during this decade, representing a growth rate of 32.58%. The proportion of people named Chaidez per 100,000 residents also grew from 1.35 to 1.64, marking an increase of 21.48%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,357 | #6,949 | 16.85% |
| Count | 3,640 | 4,826 | 32.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.35 | 1.64 | 21.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaidez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chaidez predominantly falls within the Hispanic category, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. A striking 96.13% identified as Hispanic in 2000, and this percentage rose slightly to 96.93% in 2010. The White ethnicity accounted for 3.13% of the bearers of this surname in 2000, which declined to 2.69% in 2010. Individuals identifying under two or more races represented 0.38% in 2000, but this data was suppressed in 2010. There were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander descent recorded in either year. Interestingly, while no Black identity was recorded in 2000, this figure stood at 0.19% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw a decrease from 0.19% in 2000 to nonexistence in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.13% | 96.93% | 0.83% |
| White | 3.13% | 2.69% | -14.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.19% | 0% | 0% |