Explore the Family Name Chalk
The meaning of Chalk
English (Hampshire and Wiltshire): habitational name from Bower Chalke or Broad Chalke (Wiltshire), or Chalk (Kent), or occasionally a topographic name from residence on or near a chalk down, from Old English cealc ‘chalk’, here ‘chalky soil’, or an Old English cealce ‘chalk down’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chalk in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chalk has increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 11,121 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 10,079, representing a 9.37% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 2,618 in 2000 to 3,198 in 2010, marking a 22.15% increase. As a result, the proportion of people named Chalk per 100,000 population increased by 11.34% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,121 | #10,079 | 9.37% |
| Count | 2,618 | 3,198 | 22.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.97 | 1.08 | 11.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalk
When reviewing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chalk as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, interesting shifts are observed from 2000 to 2010. While a majority percentage still identifies as White (72.70% in 2010, down from 76.55% in 2000), other ethnicities have seen significant increases. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation grew remarkably by 318.42%, albeit from a small base, and those identifying as Hispanic more than doubled from 2.25% to 5.10%. The category of "Two or more races" also saw an uptick, going from 1.30% to 2.25%. However, there was a slight decrease in the representation of those identifying as Black within Chalk surname bearers, dropping 6.74% over the decade. The American Indian and Alaskan Native identity witnessed a growth of 31.58% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.55% | 72.7% | -5.03% |
| Black | 19.14% | 17.85% | -6.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 5.1% | 126.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 2.25% | 73.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 1.59% | 318.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.5% | 31.58% |