Explore the Family Name Chaloux
How common is the last name Chaloux in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chaloux saw a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,912 and then slightly reduced to 44,500 in 2010, indicating a 3.7% decrease in popularity rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased marginally from 475 to 483 during the same period, demonstrating a 1.68% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.18 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,912 | #44,500 | -3.7% |
| Count | 475 | 483 | 1.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chaloux
Turning to the topic of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chaloux. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (94.95%), a figure that dropped to 90.68% by 2010. During the same period, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose significantly from 2.11% to 4.55%. There was no change in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, with both remaining at 0%. Meanwhile, the category of "Two or more races" saw a decline from 1.89% to 1.04%. Notably, there was a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native identity within this surname group, recorded at 3.11% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.95% | 90.68% | -4.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.11% | 4.55% | 115.64% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.89% | 1.04% | -44.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |