Explore the Family Name Challinor
The meaning of Challinor
English (Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Shropshire): occupational name from an agent derivative of Middle English chaloun ‘blanket’, denoting a maker of or dealer in blankets. The term is derived from Châlons-sur-Marne, the place in France where blankets were famously made in the Middle Ages.
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How common is the last name Challinor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Challinor slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 76,946 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 79,338, a decrease of 3.11%. Despite this dip in rank, the actual count of people with the Challinor surname increased from 232 to 240, a growth of 3.45%. However, the proportion of those with the Challinor surname per 100,000 people declined by 11.11%, from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #79,338 | -3.11% |
| Count | 232 | 240 | 3.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Challinor
In terms of ethnicity, figures from the Decennial U.S. Census show that the majority of individuals with the Challinor surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.69% identified as White, dropping slightly to 93.33% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among those with the Challinor surname saw an increase of 38.08%, growing from 3.02% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Challinor surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.69% | 93.33% | -2.47% |
| Hispanic | 3.02% | 4.17% | 38.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |