Explore the Family Name Champoux
The meaning of Champoux
French: 1. habitational name from Champoux in Doubs, Burgundy. 2. variant of Champou, a derivative of champ ‘field, open land’ (see Champ), or perhaps an altered form of Chamboux, a dialect variant of Chambon. Compare Champeau and Shampo. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Amedee, Armand, Berthe, Cecile, Donat, Jacques, Luce, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Champoux in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Champoux experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 32,856 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to rank 34,314, denoting a change of -4.44%. Despite this change in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Champoux name slightly increased from 658 in 2000 to 661 in 2010, indicating a marginal growth rate of 0.46%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, the surname saw an 8.33% drop over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,856 | #34,314 | -4.44% |
| Count | 658 | 661 | 0.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Champoux
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Champoux identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a small decline from 96.05% to 94.25% over the decade. The number of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, increasing by 88.82% from 1.52% to 2.87%. Mixed-race individuals (those identifying with two or more races) decreased by 25.27%, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders remained constant, though minimal. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.05% | 94.25% | -1.87% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.87% | 88.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.36% | -25.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |