Explore the Family Name Channer
The meaning of Channer
English: shortened form of Challender.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Channer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Channer saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010 in the United States. In 2000, it was the 40,465th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 37,735th position, reflecting an increase of 6.75%. Similarly, the count of individuals bearing the name rose from 509 in 2000 to 589 in 2010 – a significant rise of 15.72%. The proportion per 100k people also slightly increased from 0.19 to 0.2, which is a change of about 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,465 | #37,735 | 6.75% |
| Count | 509 | 589 | 15.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Channer
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of people with the Channer surname identifying as Black increased from 55.21% to 59.25%, a change of 7.32%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased from 37.72% to 34.30%, marking a decline of 9.07%. Significant decreases were also seen among individuals who identified with two or more races, dropping by 24.20%, and Hispanic, decreasing by 25.82%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also dropped to zero, and no one reported being American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 55.21% | 59.25% | 7.32% |
| White | 37.72% | 34.3% | -9.07% |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 2.38% | -24.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.75% | 2.04% | -25.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |