Explore the Family Name Chandy
The meaning of Chandy
Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Chandy, a derivative of Greek Alexandros (see Alexander), found among Christians in southern India. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Chandy in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Chandy has seen a significant increase according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Ranked 52,935 in 2000, it moved up to 42,511 by 2010, representing an improvement of nearly 20%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose during the decade from 367 in 2000 to 510 in 2010, reflecting a substantial increase of almost 39%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Chandy per 100,000 increased by 21.43% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,935 | #42,511 | 19.69% |
| Count | 367 | 510 | 38.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.17 | 21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Chandy
Ethnic identity associated with the surname Chandy demonstrated notable changes as well, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 85.56% of those with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, a figure that grew to 93.14% by 2010. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as two or more races dropped sharply from 7.90% to 1.57%. The percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 4.36% to 3.53%, and those identifying as Hispanic also saw a small decline from 1.36% to 1.18%. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 85.56% | 93.14% | 8.86% |
| White | 4.36% | 3.53% | -19.04% |
| Two or More Races | 7.9% | 1.57% | -80.13% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.18% | -13.24% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |