Explore the Family Name Chall
The meaning of Chall
German: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chall in the United States?
The surname "Chall" witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data drawn from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, this surname was ranked 73,931 in popularity and had a count of 244 individuals. By 2010, however, its rank fell to 110,825 with only 159 individuals bearing this surname. This shows a significant change in the proportion per 100k people, falling from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, which translates to a decrease by 44.44%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,931 | #110,825 | -49.9% |
| Count | 244 | 159 | -34.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.05 | -44.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chall
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Chall". In 2000, the majority of those with the surname were White (90.98%), followed by those identifying as two or more races (2.87%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.46%). The number of people identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native was relatively low, at 2.05% and 0% respectively. By 2010, there was a marginal increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as White (91.19%) and a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity (3.14%). However, the percentages of those identifying as Black and two or more races dropped to 0. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders rose significantly to 4.40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.98% | 91.19% | 0.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.46% | 4.4% | 78.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.05% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |