Explore the Family Name Chairez
The meaning of Chairez
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): variant of Chaires. Compare Chaidez. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Juan, Luis, Francisco, Jesus, Ruben, Javier, Jose Luis, Margarita, Roberto, Alberto.
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How common is the last name Chairez in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chairez has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 7036 and jumped to 5619 in 2010, showing a significant improvement of 20.14%. The total count of individuals bearing this last name also experienced an upward shift from 4391 in 2000 to 6186 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 40.88%. Concurrently, the proportion per 100,000 people carrying the surname Chairez expanded by 28.83%, moving from 1.63 to 2.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,036 | #5,619 | 20.14% |
| Count | 4,391 | 6,186 | 40.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.63 | 2.1 | 28.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chairez
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that a majority of individuals with the Chairez last name identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.49% over the decade. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities during this period. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased by 13.39%, while those claiming two or more races saw a drop of 60%. Data for American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.13% | 97.61% | 0.49% |
| White | 2.39% | 2.07% | -13.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.13% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% | 0.08% | -60% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.14% | 0% | 0% |