Explore the Family Name Champaign
The meaning of Champaign
Altered form of French Champagne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Champaign in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Champaign has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In the year 2000, it was ranked 72,466 and by 2010, it had moved up to the 71,042nd position - an improvement of 1.97%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period, with a count of 250 in 2000 expanding to 275 in 2010, marking a 10% growth. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #71,042 | 1.97% |
| Count | 250 | 275 | 10% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Champaign
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diverse background among those with the surname Champaign. In 2010, a majority identified as White (65.09%), showing a minimal decrease of 1.38% from 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 29.09%, down by 4.31% from the previous decade. Notably, there was an appearance of the Hispanic ethnicity, constituting 2.91% of the population with this surname, which was not present in the 2000 data. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly by 35% to 1.82%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66% | 65.09% | -1.38% |
| Black | 30.4% | 29.09% | -4.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.8% | 1.82% | -35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |