Explore the Family Name Chaikin
The meaning of Chaikin
Jewish (from Belarus): metronymic from Yiddish female personal name Khayke, a pet form of Khaye, meaning ‘life’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
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How common is the last name Chaikin in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chaikin has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname fell from 46,000 in 2000 to 50,106 in 2010, marking an 8.93% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 4.35%, from 437 in 2000 to 418 in 2010. The proportion of the population with the surname Chaikin per 100k people also decreased by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #50,106 | -8.93% |
| Count | 437 | 418 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaikin
When it comes to the ethnic identity of those associated with the surname Chaikin, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly from 94.97% in 2000 to 95.93% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 49.38%, albeit only from 1.60% in 2000 to 2.39% in 2010. However, there were no Chaikins who identified as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both the years. Notably, those who identified with two or more races dropped to zero from 1.37%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.97% | 95.93% | 1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.39% | 49.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |