Explore the Family Name Channel
The meaning of Channel
English: variant of Channell.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Channel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Channel experienced a slight decrease in rank from 19,727 in 2000 to 19,763 in 2010, representing a marginal negative change of -0.18%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.75%, from 1,264 in 2000 to 1,362 in 2010. This suggests that while the popularity of the surname did not significantly rise in terms of rank, its incidence grew over the decade. The proportion of people named Channel per 100,000 also slightly dipped by -2.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,727 | #19,763 | -0.18% |
| Count | 1,264 | 1,362 | 7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.46 | -2.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Channel
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Channel, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census show shifting demographics between 2000 and 2010. While the majority identified as White (60.57% in 2010, down from 67.09% in 2000), noticeable increases were seen among Asian/Pacific Islanders (a significant jump from 0.55% to 2.64%), those of Hispanic ethnicity (rising from 2.69% to 4.63%), and individuals identifying with two or more races (up from 1.98% to 3.38%). Those identifying as Black saw a minimal increase of 1.87%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category also marked a 62.11% increase, albeit from a modest base of 0.95% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.09% | 60.57% | -9.72% |
| Black | 26.74% | 27.24% | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.69% | 4.63% | 72.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.98% | 3.38% | 70.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 2.64% | 380% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.95% | 1.54% | 62.11% |