Explore the Family Name Champigny
The meaning of Champigny
French: habitational name from any of the various places in northern and central France named Champigny, e.g. Champigny-sur-Marne in Val-de-Marne, from a Gallo-Roman settlement name composed of the personal name Campanius + the locative suffix -acum. Compare Champney. History: In North America, this surname was originally (also) a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jean Deslandes dit Champigny from Champigny-sur-Marne in Val-de-Marne, France, who married Élisabeth Ronceray in Boucherville, QC, in 1688. His descendants also bear altered forms of the secondary surname, such as Champney, and the surname Deslandes. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Aurel, Calix, Jean-Pierre, Laurier, Luc, Lucien, Marcel, Mederic, Normand, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Champigny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Champigny ranked 60,887 in popularity in 2000 and slightly slipped to 61,585 by 2010, marking a decrease of 1.15 percent. Despite this slight drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Champigny surname actually increased from 309 to 326 within the same period — an increase of 5.5 percent. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 individuals remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #61,585 | -1.15% |
| Count | 309 | 326 | 5.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Champigny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Champigny predominantly aligns with White ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was reported at 97.41 percent which slightly decreased to 96.93 percent by 2010. A small representation of the Hispanic community started to be associated with this surname by 2010, registering at 1.84 percent. There were no significant changes or representations for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 96.93% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |