Explore the Family Name Chancy
The meaning of Chancy
1. French: habitational name, most probably from a placename derived from a Gallo-Roman estate named with the personal name Cantius + the locative suffix -acum. This surname is also found in Haiti. 2. Altered form of English Chancey. Some characteristic forenames: French/Haitian Altagrace, Edouard, Francois, Georges, Jacques, Marie Claude, Pierre.
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How common is the last name Chancy in the United States?
In regard to popularity, the surname Chancy was ranked 26,469 out of all surnames in the United States according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000. However, by 2010, it had increased in rank to 24,702, indicating a positive change of 6.68 percent. This coincided with an increase in the number of individuals bearing this surname, which went up from 867 in 2000 to 1010 in 2010, a growth rate of 16.49 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also showed a slight rise, moving from 0.32 to 0.34 over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #24,702 | 6.68% |
| Count | 867 | 1,010 | 16.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.34 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chancy
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were no reported instances of the surname Chancy associated with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 or 2010. The largest ethnic identity group bearing the Chancy name was White, although its percentage decreased from 61.94 percent in 2000 to 57.82 percent in 2010. The Black community saw an increase, with percentages rising from 30.57 percent to 34.55 percent. There was also a noticeable growth in the Hispanic community, going from 2.88 percent to 3.37 percent. Those identifying as two or more races also increased slightly, from 2.65 percent to 2.97 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.94% | 57.82% | -6.65% |
| Black | 30.57% | 34.55% | 13.02% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 3.37% | 17.01% |
| Two or More Races | 2.65% | 2.97% | 12.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |