Explore the Family Name Chalifour
The meaning of Chalifour
French: variant of Chaufour, from chaux ‘lime’ + four ‘oven, kiln’; a topographic name for someone who lived by a lime kiln, a habitational name from any of various places called with this term, or a metonymic occupational name for a lime burner. Compare Chalifoux. History: Paul Chalifou(r)/Chalifoux from La Rochelle in Charente-Maritime, France, married Jacquette Archambault in Quebec City, QC, in 1648. His name is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Alphonse, Andre, Francois, Henri, Laurent, Lucien, Marcel, Yvon.
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How common is the last name Chalifour in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chalifour ranked 64,572 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 68,122 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 5.5%. The count of individuals with this surname in America increased marginally from 288 in 2000 to 289 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 0.35%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 9.09% over the same period, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,572 | #68,122 | -5.5% |
| Count | 288 | 289 | 0.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalifour
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Chalifour surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.83% identified as such, which decreased slightly to 95.5% in 2010. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 2.78% in 2000, which declined by 25.18% to 2.08% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.83% | 95.5% | -0.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.08% | -25.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |