Explore the Family Name Chairs
The meaning of Chairs
Variant of Chaires 1, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chairs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Chairs" has shown a marked increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 69,636 in terms of prevalence and counted 263 instances. By 2010, the rank had improved to 58,735 with an increased count of 345, indicating a growth rate of about 31.18%. The proportion per 100K also rose by 20.0%, moving from 0.1 to 0.12 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #58,735 | 15.65% |
| Count | 263 | 345 | 31.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.12 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chairs
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Chairs" also shifted as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The highest percentage was recorded among the Black ethnicity, accounting for 73% in 2000 and reducing slightly to 68.12% in 2010. The Hispanic identity saw the most significant surge, rising by approximately 129% from 1.90% in 2000 to 4.35% in 2010. The group identifying with two or more races also grew significantly, nearly doubling from 3.42% to 6.67%. The White ethnicity saw a minor dip from 20.15% to 19.42%. No data was available for the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73% | 68.12% | -6.68% |
| White | 20.15% | 19.42% | -3.62% |
| Two or More Races | 3.42% | 6.67% | 95.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 4.35% | 128.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |