Explore the Family Name Champaigne
The meaning of Champaigne
Altered form of French Champagne.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Champaigne in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Champaigne has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of this surname soared from 99,214th place to 84,463rd, representing a 14.87% change. In terms of count, the number of people with the surname Champaigne also grew from 169 in 2000 to 222 in 2010, marking a considerable 31.36% increase. This surge is further reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which rose by 33.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #84,463 | 14.87% |
| Count | 169 | 222 | 31.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.08 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Champaigne
The Census data also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Champaigne between 2000 and 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, there was a notable shift among other ethnicities. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 23.88%, falling from 58.58% to 44.59%. Meanwhile, the Black community saw a marked rise, jumping from 36.09% to 50.00%, a change of 38.54%. Those identifying as Hispanic surfaced in the 2010 census, accounting for 3.15% of the Champaigne surname holders. Interestingly, those recognizing themselves as belonging to two or more races disappeared entirely in 2010, after making up 3.55% of the population in 2000. The data was suppressed for privacy for certain years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36.09% | 50% | 38.54% |
| White | 58.58% | 44.59% | -23.88% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |