Explore the Family Name Channels
The meaning of Channels
Altered form of English Channel. It is found mainly in OH.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Channels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Channels has seen a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Channels ranked 50,686th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States, but dropped to 57,516th in 2010, representing a decline of approximately 13.48%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by about 8.53% from 387 to 354 during the same period. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,686 | #57,516 | -13.48% |
| Count | 387 | 354 | -8.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Channels
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnicity of individuals carrying the surname Channels between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there was an increase in those identifying as Black (from 26.87% to 30.51%) and Hispanic (from 1.81% to 4.24%). Those who identify as White decreased from 62.02% to 54.80%, while the data for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased slightly from 7.75% to 8.76%. No change was reported in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.02% | 54.8% | -11.64% |
| Black | 26.87% | 30.51% | 13.55% |
| Two or More Races | 7.75% | 8.76% | 13.03% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 4.24% | 134.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |