Explore the Family Name Chalcraft
The meaning of Chalcraft
English: 1. habitational name from Chalcraft in Hampshire, named from Old English cealf ‘calf’ + croft ‘enclosure’, or a topographic name with the same meaning. 2. variant of Calcraft, a topographic name from Middle English cald, cold, cheald ‘cold’ + croft, denoting someone who lived ‘(at the) cold croft’.
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How common is the last name Chalcraft in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chalcraft has seen a slight drop in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 73,412th in terms of popularity but fell to the 75,564th position in 2010, representing a decrease of 2.93%. However, the count of people carrying the surname Chalcraft increased marginally by 3.66%, from 246 to 255 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #75,564 | -2.93% |
| Count | 246 | 255 | 3.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalcraft
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chalcraft, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates an overwhelming predominance of the White ethnicity. In 2000, about 97.97% of individuals with the surname Chalcraft identified as White, with this figure slightly decreasing to 97.25% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were reported as 0% for both years. This suggests that there was no change in these categories over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.97% | 97.25% | -0.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |