Explore the Family Name Chaj
The meaning of Chaj
Amerindian (Guatemala): Mayan name, from a term denoting a kind of pine tree native to Central America and known in Spanish as ocote.
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How common is the last name Chaj in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Chaj has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 116,123rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had jumped to 54,296th - a rise of over 53%. The number of individuals with the Chaj surname also surged during this decade, moving from 139 people in 2000 to 380 people in 2010, which represents a 173.38% increase. As a result, for every 100,000 U.S. residents, the proportion with the surname Chaj grew by 160%, moving from 0.05% to 0.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #116,123 | #54,296 | 53.24% |
| Count | 139 | 380 | 173.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.13 | 160% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaj
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chaj, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 92.81% identified as Hispanic and this figure rose slightly to 95.53% by 2010. However, there was a decline in the proportion of Chaj bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or White. In 2000, 3.60% identified as either Asian/Pacific Islander or White, but by 2010, these proportions had decreased to 1.84% and 2.11% respectively. No changes were observed among those identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.81% | 95.53% | 2.93% |
| White | 3.6% | 2.11% | -41.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.6% | 1.84% | -48.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |