Explore the Family Name Chalfin
The meaning of Chalfin
Probably an altered form of English Chalfont (see Chalfant).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chalfin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Chalfin has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Chalfin ranked 44,997 in popularity with a count of 449, amounting to a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000. By 2010, however, its rank had fallen to 56,310, and the count had decreased to 363, with a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000. This represents a negative change of 25.14 in rank and a decrease of 19.15 in count, or a 29.41 decrease in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,997 | #56,310 | -25.14% |
| Count | 449 | 363 | -19.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalfin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chalfin has also shown some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the overwhelming majority of those with the Chalfin surname identified as White (97.77%), followed by Hispanic (1.78%). There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. In 2010, while the majority still identified as White (94.77%), there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Hispanic (3.03%) and a new category emerged, with 1.65% identifying as belonging to two or more races. The other ethnicities remained at 0.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 94.77% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 3.03% | 70.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |