Explore the Family Name Chaiken
The meaning of Chaiken
Americanized form of Jewish Chaikin. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Hyman, Meyer, Yetta.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chaiken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chaiken has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 50,261 with 391 individuals carrying this surname, equating to a ratio of 0.14 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the surname had dropped in rank to 56,444 with only 362 individuals bearing this name, a decrease of 7.42% from the previous decade. This reduced frequency brought the proportion down to 0.12 per 100,000 people, marking a decrease of -14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,261 | #56,444 | -12.3% |
| Count | 391 | 362 | -7.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaiken
The ethnicity associated with the surname Chaiken has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of individuals with this surname identified as white, accounting for 97.95%, while a small proportion identified as Hispanic, making up 1.28%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, the percentage of white individuals with this surname decreased slightly to 95.58%, while the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled to 2.49%. A new development in 2010 was the emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races, which made up 1.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.95% | 95.58% | -2.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.28% | 2.49% | 94.53% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |