Explore the Family Name Chalifoux
The meaning of Chalifoux
Altered form of French Chalifour. Some characteristic forenames: French Raoul, Armand, Gilles, Adelard, Adrien, Andre, Cecile, Luc, Philippe.
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How common is the last name Chalifoux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chalifoux has shown a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname moved from 32,129 in 2000 to 31,906 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.69%. Similarly, the count of individuals with the Chalifoux surname increased by 6.79%, rising from 677 in 2000 to 723 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Chalifoux surname per 100k people remained constant at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,129 | #31,906 | 0.69% |
| Count | 677 | 723 | 6.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalifoux
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chalifoux also shows some variation over the same decade, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.75%), with minor proportions identifying as Hispanic (1.48%) and American Indian or Alaskan Native (1.03%). By 2010, while the White identification remained predominant, it had slightly decreased to 93.64%. Over the same period, the Hispanic proportion rose to 1.94%, reflecting a significant growth rate of 31.08%. Additionally, new data in 2010 showed that 3.87% of individuals with the Chalifoux surname identify with two or more races, an element not previously recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 93.64% | -3.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.87% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.48% | 1.94% | 31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |