Explore the Family Name Chalut
The meaning of Chalut
French: habitational name from (Le) Chalut or (Le) Chalus, names of several places in France, from Late Latin castellucium, a derivative of castellum ‘castle’. Compare Shallow. History: In North America, this surname is (mostly) borne by the descendants of François Chalut dit Lagrange from Limalonges in Deux-Sèvres, France, who married Marie Amaury in QC in 1695. See also Lagrange and Shallow.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chalut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Chalut saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 135,837th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 148,347th spot, marking a 9.21% decrease. The number of individuals with the Chalut surname also slightly dropped during this period from 114 to 111, representing a 2.63% decrease. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #148,347 | -9.21% |
| Count | 114 | 111 | -2.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chalut
In terms of ethnic identity, the Chalut surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 98.25% of those with the Chalut surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 97.30% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Chalut surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals identifying as two or more races, Hispanics, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 97.3% | -0.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |