Explore the Family Name Chaisson
The meaning of Chaisson
Altered form of French Chiasson, frequent in LA. Some characteristic forenames: French Camile, Alcide, Alphonse, Amie, Andree, Angelle, Cecile, Chantel, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Chaisson in the United States?
The Chaisson surname's popularity slightly declined from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 9866, but in 2010, it dropped to 10145, marking a change of -2.83%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 3019 in 2000 to 3179 in 2010, showing a growth of 5.3%. The proportion per 100,000 people fell by -3.57%, from 1.12 in 2000 to 1.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,866 | #10,145 | -2.83% |
| Count | 3,019 | 3,179 | 5.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.12 | 1.08 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaisson
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Chaisson surname from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose by 51.52%, while those identifying with two or more races rose significantly by 79.87%. The White population, though still the majority at 76.03%, experienced a slight decrease of -2.99%. Hispanic representation saw an increase of 43.41%. Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations also witnessed changes, with a marginal increase for Black individuals and a small decline in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.37% | 76.03% | -2.99% |
| Black | 13.58% | 13.9% | 2.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.31% | 4.09% | -5.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.86% | 79.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.61% | 43.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.5% | 51.52% |