Explore the Family Name Chamoun
The meaning of Chamoun
Arabic, Jewish (from North Africa, Iraq, and Syria), and Assyrian/Chaldean (mainly Lebanon and Syria): French-influenced variant of Shamoun ‘Simon’.
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How common is the last name Chamoun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Chamoun has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390 with a count of 312, representing a proportion of 0.12 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had risen to 43,885 and the count had increased to 491, a growth of 57.37%. This represented a proportion of 0.17 per 100,000 people, marking an increase of 41.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #43,885 | 27.33% |
| Count | 312 | 491 | 57.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.17 | 41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chamoun
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Chamoun also evolved between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While there were no individuals listed under Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories, there was a marked decrease in those identifying with two or more races, dropping from 9.94% to 3.05%. The proportion of those identifying as White saw an increase from 84.94% to 90.02%, and those identifying as Hispanic went up from 4.49% to 5.70%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives remained steady at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.94% | 90.02% | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 4.49% | 5.7% | 26.95% |
| Two or More Races | 9.94% | 3.05% | -69.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |