Explore the Family Name Chamblin
The meaning of Chamblin
French (northern): 1. variant of Chambelin, a nickname, topographic name, or metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of chambe, regional name for ‘hemp’. 2. possibly also a habitational name from Chamblin, a place in Aube. This surname is very rare in France (found mainly in Aisne). Compare Shamblin and Shamlin.
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How common is the last name Chamblin in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Chamblin has seen a decline according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 22,370th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 27,376th place, marking a decrease in popularity of 22.38%. The count of people carrying the surname similarly dropped from 1,074 in 2000 to 882 in 2010, a reduction of 17.88%. Consequently, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people also fell from 0.4 to 0.3, indicating a 25% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,370 | #27,376 | -22.38% |
| Count | 1,074 | 882 | -17.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.3 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chamblin
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Chamblin surname identify as White. This group represented 85.01% in 2000, dropping slightly to 82.77% by 2010. The next largest ethnicity group is Black, making up 10.99% in 2000 and rising to 12.24% in 2010. Individuals who identify as belonging to two or more races increased from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.81% in 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 the Hispanic representation was 1.59%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category remained at zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category decreased from 1.40% to zero over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.01% | 82.77% | -2.63% |
| Black | 10.99% | 12.24% | 11.37% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.81% | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |