Explore the Family Name Chamber
The meaning of Chamber
English: variant of Chambers.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Chamber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chamber has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,412 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 37,591, marking a decline of approximately 23.61%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined from 725 in 2000 to 592 in 2010, a reduction of 18.34%. Correspondingly, the proportion of people named Chamber per 100k population decreased by 25.93% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,412 | #37,591 | -23.61% |
| Count | 725 | 592 | -18.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.2 | -25.93% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chamber
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been a marked shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Chamber between 2000 and 2010. The most significant increase was seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, who rose from 5.24% to 14.36%, a change of 174.05%. There was also an increase in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which went up by 71.01%. Conversely, the groups reporting two or more races, Hispanic, and Black all experienced decreases of 61.45%, 41.72%, and 11.29% respectively. The White group saw a slight decrease of 2.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 51.03% | 45.27% | -11.29% |
| White | 37.52% | 36.49% | -2.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.24% | 14.36% | 174.05% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 1.69% | -41.72% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.69% | 1.18% | 71.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.62% | 1.01% | -61.45% |